HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 20180 section name section of the format file is not valid.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “20180 section name section of the format file 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

20180 section name section of the format file is not valid.

Reason for the Error

The specified section name in the format file was invalid.

Solution

Correct the format file and resubmit