Microsoft KB Archive/931329

= FIX: Error message when you run a query in Microsoft SQL Server 2005: &quot;Msg 8624, Level 16, State 116 Internal Query Processor Error: The query processor could not produce a query plan&quot; =

Article ID: 931329

Article Last Modified on 11/20/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise X64 Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard X64 Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition for Itanium-based Systems Community Technology Preview

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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 this hotfix package
 * The prerequisites for installing the hotfix package
 * Information about whether you must restart the computer after you install the hotfix package
 * Information about whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
 * The files that are contained in the hotfix package



SYMPTOMS
When you run a query in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, you receive the following error message:

Msg 8624, Level 16, State 116 Internal Query Processor Error:

The query processor could not produce a query plan

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
 * The query contains at least one JOIN clause.
 * The query contains one or more subqueries that have no input tables.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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

Prerequisites
You must have Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer to install this hotfix.

Restart information
You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix is not replaced by any other hotfixes.

File information
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.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use any of the following methods:
 * Rewrite the query so that the subquery contains at least one input table.
 * Add an OPTION (FORCE ORDER) query hint to the query.
 * Add a join hint to the JOIN clause of the query.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
This hotfix is also included in the cumulative update package (build 3161) for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

935356 Cumulative update package (build 3161) for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 is available

Keywords: kberrmsg kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbpubtypekc kbhotfixserver KB931329

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