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Informix Error -8359: Function <funcname> Error allocating temporary clob file. </funcname>

Cause and resolution

Function <funcname> Error allocating temporary clob file. </funcname>

Explanation:The server was unable to allocate enough memory for allocating a temporary clob file while running the function <funcname>. Action:Make sure that the system has enough memory to run the command. If the problem persists, contact IBM Informix Technical Support to resolve the problem. </funcname>

Oninit® Troubleshooting Guidance

Reasons / Common Causes

-8359 fires when the server can't allocate enough memory for a temporary CLOB file while running the named function — per the official guidance.

  1. Insufficient system memory for the temporary CLOB file, per the official guidance — the direct, only cause.
Solutions / Resolution
  1. Make sure the system has enough memory to run the command, per the official guidance.
  2. If the problem persists, contact IBM Informix Technical Support, per the official guidance.
Examples
Checking system memory
$ free -h
Diagnostic Checks
  1. Check system memory availability, and escalate to IBM Informix Technical Support if the issue persists.
Related Errors / Related Topics
  • -8357 — "Function Out of memory exception." A related memory-exhaustion error, general to query processing rather than specifically a temporary CLOB file.

A temporary CLOB file couldn't be allocated due to insufficient memory — check system memory availability.