recv_all:WSAECONNRESET)Connection reset by peer

Problem Description

When debugging a mapping with Sorter transformation, the debugger shuts down with the following message. Failed to receive a notification from the Integration Service: recv_all: (WSAECONNRESET)Connection reset by peer Shutting down notification handler due to previous errors. Shutting down the debugger due to previous errors. Debugger shutdown complete

Solution

This is a known issue (CR 127472) in PowerCenter 8.1 and PowerCenter 8.1.1, which had been fixed in PowerCenter 8.1.1 SP1. To resolve this issue, you will have to install PowerCenter 8.1.1 SP1 maintenance release.