BUG: Dist Task Ignores Errors on Pre-creation Commands (192488)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5

This article was previously published under Q192488

SYMPTOMS

The distribution task ignores any errors on pre-creation commands and attempts to proceed further with the sync operation, without reporting this error in the task history. Depending on the error on the pre-creation command, this may result in failures on the sync command, such as duplicate key errors or bcp-related errors.

WORKAROUND

Verify that the pre-creation command completes successfully if the distribution task fails on sync command. You can identify the last successful job based on job_id in the MSlast_job_info table at the subscriber. Manually run the pre-creation command and rectify any error causing condition before restarting the distribution task.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbpending KB192488