How To Fix HH070 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

What causes this issue?

The ONCONFIG parameter 'DD_HASHSIZE' is set very low in your system.
As of Release 4.5A, we recommend a minimum setting of
'613'. If you choose another setting, 'DD_HASHSIZE' should not be set
unnecessarily high, in order to minimize use of shared memory.
For information about setting a suitable value ('onstat -g dic ...'),
see note 38307.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To change 'DD_HASHSIZE', edit (as the user
'informix') the file '$INFORMIXDIR/etc/$ONCONFIG'.
CAUTION: The change is only activated after the database is restarted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH070 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file ?

  The SAP error message HH070, which states "Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file," typically occurs in environments where SAP applications are using Informix as the database management system. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue with the Informix ONCONFIG file, which is crucial for the proper functioning of the Informix database.
  
  Cause:
  The error HH070 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration Parameters: The ONCONFIG file may lack necessary parameters or have incorrect values that do not meet the requirements of the SAP application.
  Database Environment Issues: The database environment may not be set up correctly, leading to misconfigurations in the ONCONFIG file.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP application and the version of Informix being used.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient resources (like memory or disk space) may lead to the need for adjustments in the ONCONFIG file.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH070 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the ONCONFIG File: