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"error importing function definition" in DataStage job/routines/installation

Troubleshooting


Problem

In a job, a routine or command might give one or more of these errors:
sh: switchml: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file
sh: error importing function definition for `switchml'

sh: which: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file
sh: error importing function definition for `which'

sh: ml: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file
sh: error importing function definition for `ml'

sh: _module_raw: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file
sh: error importing function definition for `_module_raw'

sh: scl: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file
sh: error importing function definition for `scl'

sh: module: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file
sh: error importing function definition for `module'
This error might also occur during installation.
Additionally, an attempt to create a new project after the install of a patch, service pack, or fix pack might fail until services are restarted.

Errors were detected during project creation that may render project projname unstable. Please contact your support provider if you encounter problems.  Caused by: DSR.ADMIN: Error creating DR elements, Error was java.io.FileNotFoundException: JAR entry ProjectManagement/1:.Project.xml not found in /opt/IBM/InformationServer/ASBNode/lib/java/datastage_project_resources.jar
 

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Modified date:
25 April 2025

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