File Sender - Internal driver error

Hi,
I am having a file to RFC scenario.
The file can have size  varying from 5 to 15 MB.
We are getting an error in the sender channel, while picking the file.
Error text: Could not insert message into database. Reason: java.sql.SQLException Internal driver error. (Pipe closed)
Kindly help in solving the issue.
Thanks,
John

Hi Raja,
Smaller files of 5 MB can be processed.
(After it is coverted from text format into XML in communication channel, it gets roughly five times the original text file size. That means that the XML message will have size of 25 MB in XI.)
The text file which is giving the error has got a size of 19 MB.
I have tried to use 'record per message' option. Given a value of 100 there. Totally there are 500 records.
But I am seeing the message in the communication chennel log like given below.
"Send binary file  "cost_report.dat" from ftp server "6.23.43.6:/Information/ERP/upload/", size 83981954 bytes with QoS EO"
From this I am concluding that file is not getting split according to 'recordset per message' settings. XI is trying to read the entire file.
Why is the this setting not working?
Or will XI split the file all at once and after that only the split happens?
Kindly help.
Thanks,
John

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    So, with all that being said, is there any way I can convince my computer that its internal drive doesn't exist?
    Thanks in advance.

    Unfortunately, due to the nature of my internal drive Seek error (as denoted by TechTool), the Apple Hardware Test refuses to skip the Mass Storage portion of the test, and gives me an error that looked like "2STF 4/3 ATA - 100 a + a -6 - Master".
    I also know that only Repair Techs and Apple employees have a list of those error messages.
    Furthermore, if I try to Option-start up without my External drive connected, upon reaching the startup selection page, it freezes and I've got to hold the power button for 7 odd seconds to turn it off. If, I Option-startup my computer WITH the external drive connected, I can get to the startup disk page. I disconnect my drive, Refresh the Icon List, and then start up via Apple Hardware Test.
    I then try to run the extended test, and just like before, it gets hung up on my Internal Drive error. Curses, foiled again.
    I've also tried Un-mounting the Internal drive via Disk utility, and while it stays Un-mounted, the Hardware Test still refuses to skip Mass Storage.
    Are there any other programs that could give a more detailed description of my internal drives problem, and one that can test everything related to and including my Graphics card and video RAM?
    Must I actually give up my computer to a repair technician? God forbid.

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