Microsoft KB Archive/925142

= After you import a Package Definition File (.pdf) that contains dependent programs in SMS 2003, the dependent programs are not run =

Article ID: 925142

Article Last Modified on 10/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003

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SYMPTOMS
You use the Create Package From Definition Wizard in Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 to import a Package Definition File (.pdf) that contains dependent programs. When the package is run on SMS client computers, only the parent program is run. The dependent programs are not run successfully. However, the SMS client computer reports that the package was run successfully.



CAUSE
When you use the SMS Administrator Console or the Create Package From Definition Wizard to create a package that contains a program dependency, a new entry that is named PackageID;;ProgramName is created in the DependentProgram column of the PkgPrograms table in the SMS database. However, when you import a .pdf file that contains a program dependency, only the ;;ProgramName entry is created in the DependentProgram column. Because the DependentProgram column does not contain the PackageID entry that references the dependent program, the package is not run successfully.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only 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 Microsoft SMS 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer 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
No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace 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.



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
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

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