Re: Error 581 ???

> > > I've recently installed INFORMIX dbaccess Ver: 5.0. > > When I tried to create a stored procedure I got the message: > > 581: Error loading message file.> > It surely looks like an installation problem? But I can't figure out > what message file the error is referring to. > The procedure is the example "read_address" from the stores5 demos. > > I've checked the file and directory permissions and they seem to be > sufficient. Also, no files seem to be missing according to the table of > contents from the installation tapes. > Patrik, I don't know if this is helpful to you - but here is the standard error message for the 581 message: -581 Error loading message file. This SET EXPLAIN statement could not be completed because the database engine was unable to find the file of message templates it uses when preparing explanatory output. Consult with the person who installed the Informix software. Perhaps you should check your installation again to make sure that the msg directory is available/has correct permissions/has all necessary files. Sorry I couldn't be more help. -- Rory Martin Internet: dksl2vq@bell-atl.com Bell Atlantic Network Services 2221-L Broadbirch Drive Voice: 1+ (301) 989-5075 Silver Spring, MD 20904-1985 "No matter where you go, there you are." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------