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Informix Error -4140

-4140 Compiler cannot continue.

This error is output if an unrecoverable error occurs in the compiler (that is, SEG VIO, BUS ERROR). This situation could occur if the user terminated the compilation explicitly. Otherwise, if the error recurs, note all circumstances and contact IBM Informix Technical Support.

Oninit® Troubleshooting Guidance

Reasons / Common Causes

-4140 fires when an unrecoverable error occurs in the compiler itself (such as a segmentation violation or bus error) — per the official guidance, this may result from the user explicitly terminating compilation, or an internal compiler failure.

  1. The user explicitly terminated the compilation, per the official guidance — the first named cause.
  2. An unrecoverable internal compiler failure, per the official guidance — the second named cause.
Solutions / Resolution
  1. If the compilation was intentionally terminated, no further action is needed.
  2. If the error recurs, note all circumstances and contact IBM Informix Technical Support, per the official guidance.
Examples
Recording circumstances for support

Capture the exact source file being compiled, the compiler command line, and any surrounding system messages before contacting IBM Informix Technical Support.

Diagnostic Checks
  1. Check whether the compilation was manually interrupted, and if not, gather circumstances before escalating to IBM Informix Technical Support.
Related Errors / Related Topics

No closely related error codes are cross-referenced for -4140 in this set yet.

The compiler hit an unrecoverable error — if it wasn't a manual interruption and it recurs, report it to IBM Informix Technical Support.