FIX: BCP IN w/ Format File Into NUMERIC/DECIMAL Column Fails

ID: Q142451

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0

BUG# NT: 12199 (6.00)

SYMPTOMS

On SQL Server 6.0, BCP into a NUMERIC/DECIMAL datatype column will fail if a format file is used.

WORKAROUND

Use BCP without the format file, this works fine. You can also use character mode or native mode BCP.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server Version 6.0. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 3 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0. For more information, contact your primary support provider.

MORE INFORMATION

BCP IN into a table with NUMERIC/DECIMAL datatype column, using a format file, will fail with the following error:

DB-LIBRARY error:
Attempt to read unknown version of BCP format file.
Command has been aborted.

Additional query words: sql6 winnt bcp


Keywords          : kbusage SSrvBCP kbbug6.00 kbfix6.00.sp3 
Version           : 6.0
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: March 24, 1999