Informix Error -16342: Internal error - cannot set breakpoint.

Reasons / Common Causes

-16342 fires when the Debugger hits an unexpected internal error while setting a breakpoint — per the official guidance.

1. An unexpected internal condition while setting a breakpoint, per the official guidance — no further user-actionable detail is given.

Solutions / Resolution

1. If the error recurs, note all circumstances and contact IBM Informix Technical Support, per the official guidance.

Examples

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No specific triggering statement is documented — this is reported as an internal error.

Diagnostic Checks

1. Note the exact BREAK command and circumstances that triggered it, and escalate if the error recurs.

Related Errors / Related Topics

• -16319 — "Internal error - illegal command." A related internal-error code, for a different unexpected parser condition.
• -16334 — "Internal error - null keyword encountered." A related internal-error code, for a different unexpected parser condition.

An unexpected internal error occurred while setting a breakpoint — note the circumstances and contact IBM Informix Technical Support if it recurs.