Catalog API requests use the tempdb database instead of the MSCS_CatalogScratch database in Commerce Server 2002 (887232)

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Commerce Server 2002 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Size     File name
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   30-Sep-2004  17:59   11,245  887232.sql
   01-Oct-2004  18:57  177,664  Microsoftcommerceserver2002patch.msp
   01-Oct-2004  18:59    7,680  Microsoftcommerceserver2002unpatch.msp

MORE INFORMATION

The updated version of the stored procedure that is installed by this hotfix uses the MSCS_CatalogScratch database instead of the tempdb database. The table is created only the first time. Also, the stored procedure has been optimized for when the Catalog database relationships belong to the same catalog.

Installation instructions

Back up the existing stored procedure before you install this hotfix.
Run the hotfix installer. This will replace the Catalogcreate.sql file. Sites that are unpacked in the future will now receive the stored procedure update.
To change the stored procedure in an existing site, follow these steps:
1. Run SQL Query Analyzer.
2. Choose the Commerce database that contains the catalog.
3. On the File menu, click Open.
4. Locate the 887232.sql script file that is included in the hotfix package.
5. On the Query menu, click Execute. This updates the stored procedure in the site.

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

835984 Contention may occur if only one database file is used for the Commerce MSCS_CatalogScratch database

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

For more information, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/csvr2002/htm/cs_cc_architecture_kpsw.asp