Informix Error -12119: Smart Large Objects: reversion of sbspace failed.

Cause and resolution

Smart Large Objects: reversion of sbspace failed.

The database server reversion you attempted encountered an error during the reversion of the sbspace.

You can find the reason for this failure in the log file. If the error is recoverable, retry the reversion. If the error persists, contact IBM Informix Technical Support.

Oninit® Troubleshooting Guidance

Reasons / Common Causes

-12119 fires when a database server reversion encounters an error reverting the sbspace — per the official guidance.

An error during sbspace reversion, per the official guidance — the direct, only cause; the specific reason is only in the log file.

Solutions / Resolution

Check the log file for the reason behind the failure, per the official guidance.
Retry the reversion if the error is recoverable, per the official guidance.
Contact IBM Informix Technical Support if the error persists, per the official guidance.

Examples

N/A

No specific triggering statement is documented beyond a failed sbspace reversion.

Diagnostic Checks

Check the log file for the specific reversion failure reason, and retry if it's recoverable.

Related Errors / Related Topics

-12109 — "Smart Large Objects: Conversion failed." The mirror-image error — conversion (forward) failing rather than reversion (backward).

Sbspace reversion failed — check the log file for the specific reason, and retry if recoverable.