HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 2097 Source file name is over 1024 characters long.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “2097 Source file name is over 1024 characters long.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

2097 Source file name is over 1024 characters long.

Reason for the Error

MXCMP was invoked on a module definition file that contains a SOURCE_FILE statement whose source path name has over 1024 characters.

Solution

Edit the module definition file so that its SOURCE_FILE statement’s source path name is no more than 1024 characters long. Rerun MXCMP on the module definition file