FIX: You receive an error message when you try to create a differential database backup in SQL Server 2005 (921106)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition for Itanium Based Systems
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
Bug#: 863 (SQL Hotfix)

Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release.

SUMMARY

This article describes the following about this hotfix release:
  • The issues that are fixed by this hotfix package
  • The prerequisites for applying the hotfix package
  • Whether you must restart the computer after you apply the hotfix package
  • Whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
  • Whether you must make any registry changes after you apply the hotfix package
  • The files that are contained in the hotfix package

SYMPTOMS

When you try to create a differential database backup in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, the differential database backup may fail. You may receive the following error message:
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
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Backup failed for Server '<ServerName>'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.00&Ev tSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionT ext&EvtID=Backup+Server&LinkId=20476
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: Cannot perform a differential backup for database "DataPipe", because a current database backup does not exist. Perform a full database backup by reissuing BACKUP DATABASE, omitting the WITH DIFFERENTIAL option. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)

For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.00&Li nkId=20476
Additionally, you receive the following message in the SQL Server error logs:
<Date><Time> Backup Error: 3041, Severity: 16, State: 1.
<Date><Time> Backup BACKUP failed to complete the command BACKUP DATABASE datapipe WITH DIFFERENTIAL. Check the backup application log for detailed messages.

CAUSE

This problem may occur when the internal status flag for a full database backup does not reset after you create the full database backup.

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 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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

There are no prerequisites for this hotfix.

Restart information

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

Registry information

You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix file information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain of all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.
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 item in Control Panel.
SQL Server 2005, 32-bit x86 versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Logread.exe2005.90.1550.0397,08813-Jun-200623:46x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.replication.dll2005.90.1550.01,608,48013-Jun-200623:46x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.smo.dll9.0.1550.01,559,32813-Jun-200623:46x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.1550.0895,77613-Jun-200623:46x86
Osql.exe2005.90.1550.051,48813-Jun-200623:45x86
Replrec.dll2005.90.1550.0781,08813-Jun-200623:46x86
msmdlocal.dll9.0.1550.015,626,52813-Jun-200623:48x86
msmdredir.dll9.0.1550.03,929,88813-Jun-200623:47x86
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.1550.0349,47213-Jun-200623:46x86
Sqldiag.exe2005.90.1550.0960,28813-Jun-200623:46x86
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.1550.028,789,08013-Jun-200623:48x86
SQL Server 2005, 64-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Logread.exe2005.90.1550.0521,50414-Jun-200607:29x64
Microsoft.sqlserver.replication.dll2005.90.1550.01,813,79214-Jun-200607:30x64
Microsoft.sqlserver.smo.dll9.0.1550.01,551,13614-Jun-200607:30x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.1550.0863,00814-Jun-200607:30x86
Osql.exe2005.90.1550.083,74414-Jun-200607:28x64
Replrec.dll2005.90.1550.01,007,39214-Jun-200607:30x64
msmdlocal.dll9.0.1550.015,626,52813-Jun-200623:48x86
msmdredir.dll9.0.1550.03,929,88813-Jun-200623:47x86
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.1550.0356,64014-Jun-200607:29x86
Sqldiag.exe2005.90.1550.01,127,71214-Jun-200607:30x64
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.1550.039,415,07214-Jun-200607:27x64
SQL Server 2005, Itanium architecture versions
Logread.exe2005.90.1550.01,091,36014-Jun-200605:02IA-64
Microsoft.sqlserver.replication.dll2005.90.1550.02,521,88814-Jun-200605:02IA-64
Microsoft.sqlserver.smo.dll9.0.1550.01,551,13614-Jun-200605:02x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.1550.0863,00814-Jun-200605:02x86
Osql.exe2005.90.1550.0123,16814-Jun-200605:00IA-64
Replrec.dll2005.90.1550.02,137,88814-Jun-200605:02IA-64
msmdlocal.dll9.0.1550.048,586,01614-Jun-200605:00IA-64
msmdredir.dll9.0.1550.06,079,26414-Jun-200605:03IA-64
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.1550.0351,52014-Jun-200605:01x86
Sqldiag.exe2005.90.1550.01,637,15214-Jun-200605:02IA-64
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.1550.072,232,22414-Jun-200605:00IA-64

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, 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:8/9/2006
Keywords:kbsql2005engine kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB921106 kbAudDeveloper kbAudITPRO
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