Changes to the Type of Behavior option in a relationship entity are not saved after you import customizations in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 (923818)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft CRM 3.0

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.
  1. You create a new Many-to-1 relationship entity and set the Type of Behavior option to an option other than Configurable Cascading. For example, you set the Type of Behavior option to Referential.
  2. You save and publish the new entity.
  3. You export the entity and change the Type of behavior option from Referential to Configurable Cascading.
  4. You save and publish the exported entity.
  5. You then import all the customizations.
In this scenario, after you import all the customizations, the changes that you made to the Type of Behavior option are not saved.

RESOLUTION

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 Dynamics CRM 3.0 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.

Hotfix information

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 item in Control Panel.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Microsoft.crm.tools.importexportpublish.dll3.0.5300.1272158,56828-Aug-200613:06

Installation information

Install this hotfix on computers that are running Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 server.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

If you are prompted, restart the computer after you install the hotfix.

Removal information

To remove this hotfix from a computer that is running Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 server, use Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. System administrators can use the Spunist.exe utility to remove this hotfix from a computer that is running Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 server.

The Spuninst.exe tool is located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB923818$\Spuninst folder.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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

887283 Microsoft Business Solutions CRM software hotfix and update package naming standards


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/22/2006
Keywords:kbExpertiseInter kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbMBSMigrate kbpubtypekc KB923818 kbAudEndUser