BUG: Xp_logininfo Returns Error 8198 (233161)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (all editions)
This article was previously published under Q233161
BUG #: 55139 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

If a Microsoft Windows NT local or global group has the same name as the domain, the computer, or another domain with trusts established, the xp_logininfo extended stored procedure returns error 8198 when it is executed for a Windows NT user of that local or global group.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do either of the following:
  • Change the Windows NT local or global group name.

    -or-
  • Remove the user from that local or global group.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce the Problem

NOTE: This example assumes the following:
  • Domain name = TEST1
  • Local/global group name = test1
  • Windows NT user account name = USER1
  1. Use Windows NT User Manager for Domains to create a new user account with the name "USER1".
  2. Also use User Manager for Domains to create a local or global group that has the same name as the Domain (in this example, "test1").
  3. Add the user you created in step 1 above to this newly-created group.
  4. Execute the following script:
    use master
go

xp_grantlogin 'TEST1\USER1'
go

xp_logininfo 'TEST1\USER1'
go
You will receive the following error message:
Server: Msg 8198, Level 16, State 10, Procedure xp_logininfo, Line 58
Could not obtain information about Windows NT group/user 'test1'.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/24/2004
Keywords:kbBug kbpending KB233161
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