FIX: The SMTP adapter does not try to resend a BizTalk Framework document in BizTalk Server 2004 (917160)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Partner Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Developer Edition

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • In Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004, you use the SMTP adapter to send a BizTalk Framework document.
  • BizTalk Server 2004 does not receive a BizTalk Framework receipt.
In this scenario, the SMTP adapter does not try to resend the BizTalk Framework document. This problem occurs even though a retry interval value is defined in the properties for the send port that the SMTP adapter uses.

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 BizTalk Server 2004 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.
Warning You cannot roll back this hotfix from the BizTalk Server environment. Therefore, make sure that you fully test this hotfix in a test environment before you apply this hotfix to a production environment. Do not try to use Add or Remove Programs to remove this hotfix because this does not roll back the database changes, and leaves the BizTalk Server environment in an inconsistent state.

Prerequisites

You must have BizTalk Server 2004 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

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

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimeSP requirement
Btsmessageagent.dll3.0.7030.0593,40824-Mar-200601:51SP2
Btsmsg.dll3.0.7030.0143,87224-Mar-200601:51SP2
Btsmsgcore.dll3.0.7030.01,042,94424-Mar-200601:51SP2
Microsoft.biztalk.interop.agent.dll3.0.7030.045,05624-Mar-200601:12SP2
Microsoft.biztalk.messaging.dll3.0.7030.053,24824-Mar-200601:21SP2
Microsoft.biztalk.streaming.dll3.0.7030.045,05624-Mar-200601:12SP2
Microsoft.xlangs.biztalk.engine.dll3.0.7030.0221,18424-Mar-200601:25SP2
Microsoft.xlangs.engine.dll3.0.7030.0221,18424-Mar-200601:25SP2
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix that contains these files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
  • Create an ASP page to send an e-mail message. Use the BizTalk Server 2004 HTTP adapter to call the ASP page.
  • Create a Web service to send an e-mail message. Use the BizTalk Server 2004 SOAP adapter to call the Web service.
  • Create a custom adapter to send the e-mail message.
  • Use a third-party SMTP adapter to send the e-mail message.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about how to create a BizTalk Server 2004 custom adapter, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

REFERENCES

For more 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


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/26/2006
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