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Incorrect password error while connecting to Informix using Connect for ODBC Informix wire protocol driver from AIX

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TitleIncorrect password error while connecting to Informix using Connect for ODBC Informix wire protocol driver from AIX
URL NameIncorrect-password-error-while-connecting-to-Informix-using-Connect-for-ODBC-Informix-wire-protocol-driver-from-AIX
Article Number000115633
EnvironmentProduct: Connect64 for ODBC Informix Wire Protocol Driver
Version: 07.16.0089 (b0120, U0247)
OS: AIX
Database: Informix 12.1
Application: All supported applications
Question/Problem Description
Below error is received while connecting to Informix using Connect for ODBC Informix wire protocol driver from AIX
Steps to Reproduce
Clarifying Information
Error Message[DataDirect][ODBC Informix Wire Protocol driver][Informix]Incorrect password or user TEST is not known on the database server.
Defect Number
Enhancement Number
Cause
Password contains a special character $ sign.
Resolution
Removing the $ sign from the password resolved the issue.
Workaround
Notes
Last Modified Date6/6/2019 10:11 PM
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