FIX: Stored Procedure xp_sqlagent_proxy_account Returns "The handle is invalid" Error Message (292587)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (all editions)

This article was previously published under Q292587
BUG #: 351605 (SHILOH_BUGS)

SYMPTOMS

A call to the xp_sqlagent_proxy_account extended stored procedure fails and returns this error message:
The handle is invalid.

CAUSE

SQL Server is running on a Microsoft Windows NT Backup Domain Controller (or a Microsoft Windows 2000 Domain Controller that does not have the Flexible Single Master of Operations [FSMO] Primary role). Running the same extended stored procedure on a Primary Domain Controller or a standalone server does not cause the problem to occur.

RESOLUTION

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 SQL Server 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:
   Date        Time     Version    Size     File name  
   ---------------------------------------------------------

   2/05/2001   7:03AM   8.00.250   303170   Sqlagent.exe
   2/05/2001   7:03AM   8.00.250   45122    Sqlatxss.dll
   2/05/2001   7:03AM   8.00.250   45122    Sqlcmdss.dll
   2/05/2001   7:03AM   8.00.250   270400   Xpstar.dll
				
NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the preceding files may also contain additional files.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 2000.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/7/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbQFE KB292587