DOCUMENT:Q213009 22-OCT-2000 [sms] TITLE :Cannot Create Program for Existing Package Using Wizard PRODUCT :Microsoft Systems Management Server PROD/VER::2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbAdvertisement kbPackage ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOMS ======== When you use the Distribute Software Wizard to distribute a package that does not have a program, you are unable to create a program for the package. Although the wizard includes an "Advertise a Program" option, the Yes button and the programs list are unavailable. CAUSE ===== The current Distribute Software Wizard does not include an option to create a program for an existing package. WORKAROUND ========== To work around this issue, you can do either of the following methods: - Use the Distribute Software Wizard to create both the package and the program. -or- - Create a program for the package before you use the Distribute Software Wizard. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Click to expand Package. 2. Right-click Programs, click New, and then click Program. 3. Enter the program properties. STATUS ====== Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0 SP2. Additional query words: prodsms ====================================================================== Keywords : kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbAdvertisement kbPackage Technology : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200 kbSMS200SP1 kbSMS200SP2 Version : :2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2 Issue type : kbbug ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2000.