FIX:Recovery May Not Reset IDENTITY Value After TRUNCATE TABLE (147408)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.0

This article was previously published under Q147408
BUG# 13135 (6.00)

SYMPTOMS

The current value for a truncated table is not the seed value after a restart of SQL Server.

CAUSE

If recovery has to recover INSERTs done prior to a TRUNCATE TABLE, then the reset seed value is not recovered correctly. This would normally only happen after an unexpected shut down of SQL Server.

WORKAROUND

Perform a CHECKPOINT before the TRUNCATE TABLE to flush all outstanding IDENTITY information. Or, you can perform a single INSERT after the TRUNCATE TABLE and before a shutdown can occur.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 3 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0. For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/26/1999
Keywords:kbusage KB147408