FIX: You cannot consume a Web service in BizTalk Server 2006 if the WSDL file of the Web service references another WSDL file

Consider the following scenario in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006:

• You use Microsoft Visual Studio to develop a BizTalk project.
• You try to consume a Web service in the BizTalk project by adding a Web reference.
• The Web Services Description Language (WSDL) file of the Web service references another WSDL file.

In this scenario, you cannot add the Web reference successfully. Therefore, you cannot consume the Web service. Additionally, you receive the following error message:

This problem occurs because of an error in the BizTalk orchestration designer.

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 the problem described in this article. 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.

Prerequisites

You must have BizTalk Server 2006 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 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.

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

For more information about how to consume Web services, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site: For more information about BizTalk hotfixes, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: