FIX: You receive an �Error converting data type DBTYPE_DBTIMESTAMP to datetime� error message when you use the OLE DB Provider for DB2 to run a SELECT statement against an IBM DB2 table

In Microsoft SQL Server 2005, you use the Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 that is included in Microsoft Host Integration Server to run a SELECT statement against an IBM DB2 table. After you do this, you may receive the following error message:This problem occurs if the SELECT statement specifies two or more columns that are defined as IBM DB2 DATE or IBM DB2 TIME data types. For example, assume that you use the following SELECT statement to query three columns in an IBM DB2 table:In this example, this problem occurs if the COL1 and COL2 columns are defined as IBM DB2 DATE or IBM DB2 TIME data types.

The problem does not occur if you format the SELECT statement by using one of the following formats:

• SELECT * FROM IBMDB2.TESTDATA.USER1.TABLE1
• SELECT COL1, COL3 FROM IBMDB2.TESTDATA.USER1.TABLE1

This problem occurs because the OLE DB Provider for DB2 does not correctly parse the IBM DB2 DATE and IBM DB2 TIME data types in certain scenarios.

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0 hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

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.

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0, 32-bit versions

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0, 64-bit versions

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

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.

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0 with SP1, 32-bit versions

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0 with SP1, 64-bit versions

OLE DB Provider for DB2 version 1.0 with SP1, Itanium-based versions

Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004

A hotfix is currently not available for Host Integration Server 2004.

Host Integration Server 2006

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Host Integration Server 2006. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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

When you use SQL Server 2005 and the OLE DB Provider for DB2 that is included in Host Integration Server 2004 to run the SELECT statement that is described in the "Symptoms" section, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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