FIX: Enterprise Manager Reports Table Sizes That Are Inconsistent as Compared to sp_spaceused (287606)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (all editions)
This article was previously published under Q287606
BUG #: 351243 (SHILOH_bugs)

SYMPTOMS

The SQL Server Enterprise Manager reports a larger table size value as compared to running the sp_spaceused stored procedure against the same table.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

290211 INF: How to Obtain the Latest SQL Server 2000 Service Pack

WORKAROUND

To accurately determine the table size, Microsoft recommends that you run the sp_spaceused stored procedure.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in SQL Server 2000. This problem was first corrected in SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 1.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/6/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbSQLServ2000sp1fix KB287606
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