Q183554: Incorrect Error Message When Data Source Is Missing

Article: Q183554
Product(s): Microsoft SNA Server
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0,4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 21-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft OLE DB Provider for AS/400 and VSAM, version 1.0, used with:
   - Microsoft SNA Server, version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you provide a connect string that contains a data source name for which
there is no actual data source, the resulting error message indicates an SNA
Server LU alias name is incorrect, for example:

  Microsoft SNA OLE DB Provider (ODB)
  -2147467259 (0x80004005)
  Invalid partner LU alias.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, either correct the data source name as used in the
connect string, or provide a correct data source with the name used in the
connect string.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft OLE DB Provider for
AS/400 and VSAM version 1.00, included with SNA Server version 4.0.

This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server version 4.0 U.S. Service
Pack. For information on obtaining this Service Pack, query on the following
word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

  S E R V P A C K


Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbOLEDBSearch kbOLEDBProvSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0,4.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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