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FIX: Warning message when you use the SvcUtil.exe tool to import service metadata in the .NET Framework 3.5: "The policy expression was not fully imported because it exceeded the maximum allowable complexity"

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Symptoms

You create a very complex Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service in the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. When you use the ServiceModel Metadata Utility Tool (SvcUtil.exe) to import service metadata to the WCF service, you may receive the following warning message:
Warning: The policy expression was not fully imported because it exceeded the maximum allowable complexity. The import stopped at element element_name.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only 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 .NET Framework 3.5 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer 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

You must have the .NET Framework 3.5 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the 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 item in Control Panel.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
System.servicemodel.dll3.0.4506.722584089605-May-200820:37x86

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For more information about the SvcUtil.exe tool, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa347733.aspx
For more information about how to import service metadata, visit the following MSDN Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms731768.aspx
For more information about software update terminology, 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

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Keywords: kbfix, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kb

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Article Info
Article ID : 951111
Revision : 2
Created on : 9/26/2018
Published on : 9/26/2018
Exists online : False
Views : 568