FIX: A Join Returning a NULL in a Smallint Column May Cause AV

ID: Q159444

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

BUG #: 15183 (Windows: 6.50)

SYMPTOMS

A join that returns a NULL in a smallint column may result in a thread level access violation (AV).

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use CONVERT to change the datatype from a smallint value to an integer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Additional query words: int


Keywords          : kbusage SSrvGPF kbbug6.50 kbfix6.50.sp2 
Version           : 6.5
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: April 4, 1999