FIX: Error message when you use a label after a Transact-SQL query in SQL Server 2005: "Incorrect syntax near 'X'" (925335)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition for Itanium Based Systems
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
Bug #: 50000268 (SQL Hotfix)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release.

SUMMARY

This article describes the following about this hotfix release:
  • The issues that are fixed by the hotfix package
  • The prerequisites for applying the hotfix package
  • Whether you must restart the computer after you apply the hotfix package
  • Whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
  • Whether you must make any registry changes after you apply the hotfix package
  • The files that are contained in the hotfix package

SYMPTOMS

When you use a label after a Transact-SQL query in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, the query may not run. Additionally, you may receive an error message that resembles the following on the first character of the label:
Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 3
Incorrect syntax near 'X'.
For example, you experience this problem when you run statements that resemble the following statements. 
SELECT * INTO TMP FROM SYS.SYSPROCESSES
IF 1=1
	SELECT * FROM TMP WHERE 1=1

LABEL:
DROP TABLE TMP
GO

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

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 SQL Server 2005 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.

Prerequisites

  • SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    For information about how to obtain SQL Server 2005 SP1, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    913089 How to obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2005

Restart information

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Registry information

You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix file information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

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 item in Control Panel.SQL Server 2005, 32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Logread.exe2005.90.2192.0398,11219-Sep-200615:10x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2192.0543,52019-Sep-200615:11x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll9.0.2192.0138,01619-Sep-200615:09x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.dll9.0.2192.01,215,26419-Sep-200615:10x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2192.075,55219-Sep-200615:08x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.2192.0908,06419-Sep-200615:10x86
Msgprox.dll2005.90.2192.0197,92019-Sep-200615:09x86
Msmdlocal.dll9.0.2192.015,609,63219-Sep-200615:11x86
Msmdredir.dll9.0.2192.03,990,30419-Sep-200615:11x86
Replprov.dll2005.90.2192.0547,61619-Sep-200615:11x86
Replrec.dll2005.90.2192.0782,11219-Sep-200615:10x86
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.2192.0347,93619-Sep-200615:10x86
Sqlagent90.exe2005.90.2192.0319,26419-Sep-200615:10x86
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.2192.028,962,13619-Sep-200615:12x86
Xpstar90.dll2005.90.2192.0292,64019-Sep-200614:02x86
Xpstar90.rll2005.90.2192.0152,86419-Sep-200615:10x86
SQL Server 2005, 64-bit version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Logread.exe2005.90.2192.0522,52819-Sep-200614:23x64
Microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2192.0543,52019-Sep-200614:23x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2192.0543,52019-Sep-200615:11x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll9.0.2192.0138,01619-Sep-200615:09x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.dll9.0.2192.01,215,26419-Sep-200615:10x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2192.091,42419-Sep-200614:21x64
Microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2192.075,55219-Sep-200615:08x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.2192.0875,29619-Sep-200614:20x86
Msgprox.dll2005.90.2192.0259,36019-Sep-200614:22x64
Msmdlocal.dll9.0.2192.015,609,63219-Sep-200615:11x86
Msmdredir.dll9.0.2192.03,990,30419-Sep-200615:11x86
Replprov.dll2005.90.2192.0745,24819-Sep-200614:20x64
Replrec.dll2005.90.2192.01,008,41619-Sep-200614:21x64
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.2192.0355,10419-Sep-200614:23x86
Sqlagent90.exe2005.90.2192.0390,94419-Sep-200614:23x64
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.2192.039,350,04819-Sep-200614:21x64
Xpstar90.dll2005.90.2192.0540,96019-Sep-200614:23x64
Xpstar90.rll2005.90.2192.0153,37619-Sep-200614:21x64
SQL Server 2005, Itanium architecture version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Logread.exe2005.90.2192.01,095,45619-Sep-200613:52IA-64
Microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2192.0543,52019-Sep-200613:51x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2192.0543,52019-Sep-200615:11x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll9.0.2192.0138,01619-Sep-200615:09x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.dll9.0.2192.01,215,26419-Sep-200615:10x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2192.0163,10419-Sep-200613:50IA-64
Microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2192.075,55219-Sep-200615:08x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.2192.0875,29619-Sep-200613:52x86
Msgprox.dll2005.90.2192.0542,49619-Sep-200613:51IA-64
Msmdlocal.dll9.0.2192.048,585,50419-Sep-200613:53IA-64
Msmdredir.dll9.0.2192.06,237,47219-Sep-200613:53IA-64
Replprov.dll2005.90.2192.01,617,18419-Sep-200613:52IA-64
Replrec.dll2005.90.2192.02,141,47219-Sep-200613:52IA-64
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.2192.0349,47219-Sep-200613:51x86
Sqlagent90.exe2005.90.2192.01,143,58419-Sep-200613:52IA-64
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.2192.072,233,76019-Sep-200613:53IA-64
Xpstar90.dll2005.90.2192.0951,07219-Sep-200613:51IA-64
Xpstar90.rll2005.90.2192.0152,35219-Sep-200613:50IA-64

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, put the SELECT query that does not run in a BEGIN END block. For example, use code that resembles the following code example. 
SELECT * INTO TMP FROM SYS.SYSPROCESSES
GO

IF 1=1
BEGIN
	SELECT * FROM TMP WHERE 1=1
END

LABEL:
GO

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/5/2006
Keywords:kbsql2005tsql kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB925335 kbAudDeveloper kbAudITPRO
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