FIX: Distribution Task Encounters Syntax Error During Application of Initial Snapshot (304658)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (all editions)
This article was previously published under Q304658
BUG #: 354931 (SHILOH_BUGS)

SYMPTOMS

The distribution agent may encounter a syntax error while attempting to apply the snapshot to the subscriber:
Line 1: Incorrect syntax near 'Sa,KEEP_NULLS,ROWS_PER_BATCH=100000)'. (Source: SQLINST (Data source); Error number: 170)
Search the distribution or merge task history for the outlined error.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

290211 INF: How to Obtain the Latest SQL Server 2000 Service Pack

Hotfix

NOTE: The following hotfix was created prior to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 2.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   File name    Platform
   -----------------------
   s80424i.exe  Intel
NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

If possible, reduce the combined column name length of the primary key to less than 128 characters.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 2000. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 2.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/9/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbfix kbSQLServ2000preSP2Fix KB304658
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