FIX: DTS Import/Export Wizard displays the "Table does not exist" error message when you use OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM to import AS/400 files that contain a period in the file name in Host Integration Server 2004 (904769)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004

SYMPTOMS

DTS Import/Export Wizard in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 displays the following error message:
DTS Import/Export Wizard Error

Error Source: Microsoft OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM

Error Description: Table does not exist.
Table does not exist. Invalid file name.

Context: Error calling OpenRowset on the provider.
This problem occurs when you use Microsoft OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM (SNAOLEDB) in Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004 to import IBM AS/400 (iSeries) files that contain a period (.) in the file name.

CAUSE

Microsoft OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM does not correctly parse AS/400 files that contain a period in the file name.

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 2004 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
   ---------------------------------------------------
   05-Aug-2005  22:27  6.0.1977.0  12,800  Ddmrlio.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.

MORE INFORMATION

After you apply this hotfix, Microsoft OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM correctly parses AS/400 physical files that contain a period in the file name.

The following example shows how the updated Microsoft OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM works with AS/400 physical files that contain a period in the file name. Assume that the following physical files exist on an IBM AS/400 (iSeries) system:
  • TESTLIB.TEST
  • TESTLIB.TEST.FILE
  • TESTLIB.TEST.FILE2
Note TESTLIB is the AS/400 library where the physical files are located. The rest of the name is the physical file name.

After you apply this hotfix, DTS Import/Export Wizard displays the following physical files:
  • TESTLIB.TEST
  • TESTLIB."TEST.FILE"
  • TESTLIB."TEST.FILE2"
If you select one of the physical files, DTS Import/Export Wizard imports the file as a table into the specified SQL Server database.

For example, when you select the TESTLIB."TEST.FILE2" file to import, the following information appears on the Select Source Tables and Views page of DTS Import/Export Wizard.
Source Destination
TESTLIB."TEST.FILE2"[tempdb].[dbo].[FILE2"]
If you leave the settings as displayed, the new table that is created in the SQL Server database is named FILE2".

You can edit [tempdb].[dbo].[ FILE2"] to remove the closing quotation mark (") so that [tempdb].[dbo].[FILE2] appears on the Select Source Tables and Views page. Then, the new table that is created in the SQL Server database is named FILE2.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/25/2006
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