HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 1078 The format of the specified location name ‘location-name’ is not valid.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “1078 The format of the specified location name ‘location-name’ is not valid.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

1078 The format of the specified location name ‘location-name’ is not valid.

Reason for the Error

An invalid name was supplied in a LOCATION clause.

Solution

See the SQL/MX Reference Manual for limitations on names allowed in the LOCATION clause. Correct the name and resubmit