Microsoft KB Archive/136536

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FIX: SELECT INTO From Table w/ IDENTITY Col Causes Handled AV

Q136536



The information in this article applies to:


  • Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0



BUG# NT: 10340 (6.00)


SYMPTOMS

On Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0, a SELECT INTO from a table with an identity column when the set IDENTITY_INSERT option is ON can cause a handled access violation (AV).

The AV will not occur when the IDENTITY_INSERT option is switched OFF.



WORKAROUND

  • Set the IDENTITY_INSERT option OFF before performing the SELECT-INTO.


-OR-

  • Perform an INSERT by issuing a SELECT from the source to the destination table.



STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0. This problem was corrected in Service Pack 2 for SQL Server version 6.0. For more information, contact your primary support provider.


Additional query words: sql6 windows nt

Keywords : kbprogramming
Issue type : kbbug
Technology : kbSQLServSearch kbAudDeveloper kbSQLServ600


Last Reviewed: March 25, 2000
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