FIX: Space characters are sent for the user ID and the password when the COM Transaction Integrator in Host Integration Server 2000 calls IMS host programs after you install Host Integration Server 2000 SP2 (900803)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000, when used with:
    • Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000 SP2

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • Information Management Systems (IMS) host programs are on a mainframe computer that is running IMS Connect.
  • You use the Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) Transaction Integrator (COMTI) in Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000 to call the IMS host programs.
  • The COMTI Remote Environment is configured to pass credentials to the host by using the Host Account Cache (HAC).
  • You install Host Integration Server 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
In this scenario, space characters are sent for the user ID and the password. When this behavior occurs, a COMTI event that is similar to the following is written to the application event log:Event Type: Error
Event ID: 102
Source: COMTI
Category: General
Date: Date
Time: Time
User: User
Computer: ComputerName
Description:
(102) COM Transaction Integrator reported the following exception to the client:
Component: COMTIComponent
Method: COMTIMethod

Exception description:
(2138) The TCP transport received a socket closed indication when it was not expected. Make sure that an MPR is started that can execute transaction Transaction Name. IP Address: 111.111.111.111, port: 1111.Note Other issues may also cause this event to appear in the application event log.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the COMTI runtime did not send valid credentials to the mainframe computer.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Host Integration Server 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 usual 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 hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version     Size     File name
   -----------------------------------------------------
   06-Jul-2005  21:00  5.0.0.2071  323,856  Cedrmsgs.dll     
   06-Jul-2005  21:00  5.0.0.2071  311,568  Mobase.dll       
   06-Jul-2005  21:00  5.0.0.2071  119,056  Tagen.dll        
   06-Jul-2005  21:00  5.0.0.2071   82,192  Tranlu62.dll     
   06-Jul-2005  21:00  5.0.0.2071  114,960  Trantcp.dll

Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent fix that contains these files may also contain additional files.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/25/2006
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbhis2000 kbfix kbbug kbpubtypekc KB900803 kbAudDeveloper kbAudITPRO
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