A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Recent versions of gcc (such as 4.2 for AIX 6.1 from the AIX Linux Toolbox) will give an error when compiling a program that includes the /usr/include/netinet/in6_var.h file: test.c: ----------------- #include <net/if.h> #include <netinet/in.h> #include <netinet/in6_var.h> int main () { return(1); } ----------------- # gcc -c test.c In file included from test.c:3: /usr/include/netinet/in6_var.h:65: error: array type has incomplete element type
Local fix
Workaround: Add '#include <sys/protosw.h>' to your code first, if you are planning to include netinet/in6_var.h.
Problem summary
compilation failurewith gcc 4.2 when in6_var.h is included
Problem conclusion
include protosw.h before extern declaration of inet6sw
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-04 - use AIX APAR IV05737 6100-05 - use AIX APAR IV05474 6100-06 - use AIX APAR IZ94252 7100-00 - use AIX APAR IV26421
APAR Information
APAR number
IV05737
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-11
Closed date
2011-08-11
Last modified date
2013-04-16
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U845158
UP11/10/10 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U845158 bos.adt.include 6.1.4.11
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 April 2013