FIX: The cy_list_price field is automatically updated for product catalog items in Commerce Server 2002 (890422)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Commerce Server 2002

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Commerce Server 2002, the cy_list_price field is automatically updated for product catalog items.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Commerce Server 2002 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix replaces Hotfix 883504 and includes the functionality for that fix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version     Size     File name
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   20-Nov-2004  01:00  4.5.3836.0  954,536  Catalog.dll      
   19-Nov-2004  23:48              615,215  Catalogcreate.sql
   17-Aug-2004  21:16                3,191  883504.sql

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

With this hotfix installed, the cy_list_price field is only updated if category pricing is set.

Installation instructions

  1. Make sure that you back up the existing stored procedure before you install this hotfix.
  2. Run the hotfix installer. This will replace the Catalogcreate.sql script and will make sure that future unpackaged sites will receive the stored procedure update.
  3. To change the stored procedure in the existing site, run SQL Query Analyzer.
  4. In SQL Query Analyzer, choose the Commerce Server database that contains the catalog.
  5. On the File menu, click Open.
  6. Locate the 883504.sql file that is included in the hotfix package, and then click OK.
  7. On the Query menu, click Execute. This will update the stored procedure in the site.
For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

883504 FIX: Exporting a large catalog to XML takes significantly longer than importing the same catalog in Commerce Server 2002 Feature Pack 1

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

For more information about the SetCategoryProperties method, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/csvr2002/htm/cs_rp_category_net_dfed.asp

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/5/2006
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbfix kbBug kbCommServ2002preSP4fix KB890422 kbAudDeveloper