FIX: The Replication Merge Agent job may fail after you install SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (923797)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Personal Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition

Notice

Bug #: 1143 (SQL Hotfix)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2000 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 2000 fix release.

SUMMARY

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

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario.
  • You install Microsoft SQL Server 2000 merge replication.
  • You install SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4).
In this scenario, the Replication Merge Agent job may fail. When you use Replication Monitor to view the error details for the Replication Merge Agent job, the error details resemble the following:
The process could not enumerate changes at the 'Subscriber'. (Source: Merge Replication Provider (Agent); Error number: -2147200999) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transaction (Process ID 83) was deadlocked on lock resources with another process and has been chosen as the deadlock victim. Rerun the transaction. (Source: AP291998 (Data source); Error number: 1205) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CAUSE

This problem occurs when a deadlock condition causes the Replication Merge Agent job to fail.

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 SQL Server 2000 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

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4)

    For more information about how to obtain SQL Server 2000 SP4, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    290211 How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack

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 replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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 2000 hotfix, 32-bit

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Dtsui.dll2000.80.2209.01,593,34407-Aug-200623:01x86
Impprov.dll2000.80.2209.0102,40007-Aug-200623:01x86
Msgprox.dll2000.80.2209.094,20807-Aug-200623:01x86
Msrpjt40.dll4.10.9424.0188,47324-Jan-200608:13x86
Mssdi98.dll8.11.50523.0239,10406-Jun-200522:46x86
Ntwdblib.dll2000.80.2209.0290,81607-Aug-200623:01x86
Odsole70.dll2000.80.2209.069,63207-Aug-200623:01x86
Osql.exe2000.80.2209.057,34407-Aug-200619:38x86
Pfclnt80.dll2000.80.2209.0430,08007-Aug-200623:01x86
Replmerg.exe2000.80.2209.0163,84007-Aug-200619:48x86
Replprov.dll2000.80.2209.0237,56807-Aug-200623:01x86
Replrec.dll2000.80.2209.0315,39207-Aug-200623:01x86
Replsub.dll2000.80.2209.0270,33607-Aug-200623:01x86
Rinitcom.dll2000.80.2209.0278,52807-Aug-200623:01x86
Semexec.dll2000.80.2209.0856,06407-Aug-200623:01x86
Sqlagent.exe2000.80.2209.0323,58407-Aug-200619:42x86
Sqldiag.exe2000.80.2209.0118,78407-Aug-200620:14x86
Sqldmo.dll2000.80.2209.04,362,24007-Aug-200623:01x86
Sqlfth75.dll2000.80.2209.0102,40007-Aug-200619:37x86
Sqlservr.exe2000.80.2209.09,162,75207-Aug-200622:59x86
Sqlsort.dll2000.80.2209.0589,82407-Aug-200623:01x86
Stardds.dll2000.80.2209.0176,12807-Aug-200623:01x86
Svrnetcn.dll2000.80.2209.0110,59207-Aug-200623:01x86
Ums.dll2000.80.2209.035,84007-Aug-200623:01x86
Xpstar.dll2000.80.2209.0311,29607-Aug-200623:01x86

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:9/6/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbtshoot kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB923797 kbAudITPRO kbAudDeveloper
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