SYMPTOMS
When you are executing a query against the DB2OLEDB driver,
you may experience an error message similar to this:
Interface: Unknown
Result: 0x80004005 = E_FAIL
This error will occur if you are trying to retrieve a DB2 data column
that is more than 300 bytes in length, with the host character code set
identifier (CCSID) set to "290". The ODBC driver would work fine.
RESOLUTION
SNA Server 4.0
A supported
fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the
problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are
experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing.
Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft
recommends that you wait for the next Microsoft SNA Server version 4.0 service
pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately,
contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete
list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone 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 typical support costs
will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for
the specific update in question.
The English version of
this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
NOTE: Because of file dependencies, the most recent fix that contains
the preceding files may also contain additional files.
Host Integration Server 2000
To resolve this problem, obtain
the latest service pack for Host Integration Server 2000. For additional
information, click the following article number to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
328152 How to Obtain the Latest Host Integration Server 2000 Service Pack