BUG: Retention Change Not Updated on Cleanup Task (157594)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 4.2x
  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
This article was previously published under Q157594
BUG #: 16028 (SQLBUG_65)
       15651 (SQLBUG_60)

SYMPTOMS

When the retention period for a replication is changed, the replication cleanup task still holds the old retention value.

CAUSE

The new retention value is not passed to sp_updatetask.

WORKAROUND

Whenever the retention period is changed, manually modify the appropriate task and update the retention value for its cleanup task.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server versions 4.2x, 6.0, and 6.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbusage KB157594
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