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Informix Error -8354: Function <funcname> Exception received for ICU memory allocation. </funcname>

Cause and resolution

Function <funcname> Exception received for ICU memory allocation. </funcname>

Explanation:An exception was received while allocating memory for ICU data structures. Action:Make sure that the system has enough memory to run the command. If the problem persists, contact __TS__to resolve the problem.

Oninit® Troubleshooting Guidance

Reasons / Common Causes

-8354 fires when an exception occurs allocating memory for ICU (International Components for Unicode) data structures — per the official guidance.

  1. Insufficient system memory for ICU allocation, 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 ICU allocation.

An ICU memory allocation failed — check system memory availability.