LU-LU Test Tool Generates Invalid Event 96 (196605)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP3
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP1
This article was previously published under Q196605

SYMPTOMS

When the LU-LU test tool is run from SNA Server Manager, an event 96 (Local APPC TP start failed) may be generated even though the test was successful.

CAUSE

The LU-LU test program (Display.exe) issues a TP_START verb with a Local APPC LU name of "LOCAL." If LOCAL is not an LU that is defined on the SNA server, an event 96 will be logged.

RESOLUTION

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, 3.0 SP3, 4.0, and 4.0 SP1. We are researching this problem in SNA Server version 3.0 and will post more information here in the Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server version 4.0 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining this Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

WORKAROUND

This error is benign, and does not cause any functional problem with SNA Server, nor does it create any traffic on the SNA network. It can be eliminated by creating a local LU with the name "LOCAL."

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0 Service Pack 1, 3.0 Service Pack 2, 3.0 Service Pack 3, 4.0, and 4.0 Service Pack 1.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/15/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB196605
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