HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 20353 Syntax error. An invalid operation operation was requested. Try ‘mxtool help’.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “20353 Syntax error. An invalid operation operation was requested. Try ‘mxtool help’.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

20353 Syntax error. An invalid operation operation was requested. Try ‘mxtool help’.

Reason for the Error

You specified MXTOOL but did not specify FIXUP, VERIFY, GOAWAY, or INFO as a valid operation.

Solution

Enter MXTOOL HELP to get correct syntax, and resubmit