Informix Error -22206: INTERNAL ERROR: Bad COBOL function call.

Cause and resolution

INTERNAL ERROR: Bad COBOL function call.

Check that the CALL syntax is correct and verify whether data is corrupted before you call IBM Informix Technical Support for assistance.

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Reasons / Common Causes

-22206 is an internal error — per the official guidance, an invalid COBOL function call was made.

An invalid COBOL function call, per the official guidance — no further named detail.

Solutions / Resolution

Check that the CALL syntax is correct and verify whether data is corrupted, per the official guidance, before contacting IBM Informix Technical Support.

Examples

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

Diagnostic Checks

Check the CALL statement's syntax and verify data integrity, then contact IBM Informix Technical Support if it still recurs.

Related Errors / Related Topics

No closely related error codes are cross-referenced for -22206 in this set yet.

An invalid COBOL function call was made — check CALL syntax and data integrity before escalating.