Informix Error -211

-211 Cannot read system catalog <error-text>.

The database server refers to the tables of the system catalog while it processes most statements. When it cannot read one of these important tables, a serious error results. Check the accompanying ISAM error code for more information. The effect of the error depends on the statement that is being executed and the particular table, as follows:

* CREATE TABLE statement, systabauth not read; the table is created, but PUBLIC is not granted authorization as it normally is.

* DROP TABLE statement, systables not read; no action taken.

* DROP TABLE statement, sysviews not read; the table is dropped but any views that depended on the table were not automatically dropped.

* DROP VIEW statement, sysviews not read; no action taken.

* DROP INDEX statement, sysindexes or systables not read; no action taken.

* DROP SYNONYM statement, systables or syssynonyms not read; no action taken.

* DROP DATABASE statement, systables not read; no action taken.

* START DATABASE statement, systables not read; no action taken.

* DATABASE statement, systables or sysusers not read; the database was not selected (no current database; for subsequent operations, see error -349). If this error was accompanied by ISAM error 103, try setting GL_USEGLU=1 in your environment before starting the instance.

Other statements might be partially complete before the error is detected. Roll back the current transaction and then investigate the cause of the error. Use the oncheck utility (secheck with IBM Informix SE or oncheck with IBM Informix OnLine) to check and repair indexes. If necessary, restore the database from backup and logical-log tapes.