CMEPLN Does Not Always Return Fully Qualified LU Name (163570)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft SNA Server 2.0
- Microsoft SNA Server 2.1
- Microsoft SNA Server 2.11
- Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP1
- Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
- Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
This article was previously published under Q163570 SYMPTOMS
The CPIC function Extract_Partner_LU_Name (CMPELN) returns only the
partner LU alias, not the fully qualified network name if the conversation
is
initiated by the remote system.
CAUSE
The Microsoft SNA CPI-C Programmer's Guide states that the CMEPLN() call
returns either the partner LU alias or the fully qualified partner LU name,
but it does not specify what conditions determine which value is returned.
If the conversation is initiated by the remote system with CMACCP(), only
the PLU alias is stored. The fully qualified PLU name is returned to the
CMEPLN() call if the conversation is initiated by the CPIC application
itself (the CPIC application issues the cmallc), and if the CPIC side
information is configured with a fully qualified PLU name, or if the
application specifies a fully qualified PLU name using the CMSPLN() or
XCMSSI() functions.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix mentioned below. In the hotfix,
the function has been modified to always return the fully qualified partner
LU name unless the CPIC side information (the CPIC Symbolic Destination
Name being used) for an outgoing conversation has only the Alias configured
in the SNA Admin or Manager.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SNA Server
versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.11, 2.11 SP1, 3.0, and 3.0 SP1.
This problem was corrected in the latest Microsoft SNA Server 2.11. For
information on obtaining the service pack, query on the following word in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server version 3.0 U.S.
Service Pack. For information on obtaining this Service Pack, query on
the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/16/2004 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbfix kbusage KB163570 |
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