FIX: Add New Task in Task Manager Does Not Allow Date 2/29/2000

• Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

SYMPTOMS

When specifying a date while adding a new one-time task or recurring task from SQL Task Manager, the date 2/29/2000 is not allowed. The GUI interface does not display the date, nor does it allow you to manually type it.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the sp_addtask stored procedure to specify the date 2/29/2000.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 5a for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For information about downloading and installing the latest SQL Server Service Pack, see http://support.microsoft.com/support/sql/.

For more information, contact your primary support provider.

MORE INFORMATION

Note that SQL Server 6.5 Service Pack 2 or later must be installed for SQL Executive to recognize and use the date 2/29/2000 (as suggested in the WORKAROUND section of this article).

Additional query words: prodsqlsp sp5Year 2000 y2k 2k 2/29 leap SP SP2

Keywords          : kbbug6.50 kbfix6.50.SP5 
Version           : winnt:6.5
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbbug 

Last Reviewed: May 3, 1999