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3225688 - Isql error 'Unable to open buffer file' and location of isql temporary file - SAP ASE

Symptom

  • When connecting to ASE with isql command line utility
  • A buffer file error is returned and connection fails :

    $  isql -U sa -S ASE_NAME -Pxxx
    Unable to open buffer file.

  • Can the temporary file location for isql be configured and changed?
  • How to change the buffer file location of isql?


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Environment

  • SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise. All Versions.
  • isql command line utility

Product

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise 16.0

Keywords

ctisql, isql, temporary, work, file , temporary file , temporary work file , ctisql_ , ctisql_* , ctisql* , "/tmp" , KBA , BC-SYB-ASE , Sybase ASE Database Platform (non Business Suite) , Problem

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