FIX: Error message when you execute a SQL Server stored procedure to delete a record in a DB2 database: "INVALID CURSOR STATE FAILURE"

You have the following configuration in a network environment:

• You have a Microsoft SQL Server linked server that is running Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 in Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004 or in Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006.
• You have an IBM DB2 database.

When you execute a SQL Server stored procedure (SP) to delete a record in the DB2 database, the record is deleted successfully. However, the DB2 database logs the following error message:Then, the DB2 log file is filled up very fast.

For example, this issue occurs when you execute the following SQL Server SP:

This issue occurs because of an error in Host Integration Server OLE DB Provider for DB2.

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:

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 Host Integration 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.

For the x86-based version ofHost Integration Server 2006

For the x64-based version of Host Integration Server 2006

For the x86-based version of Host Integration Server 2004

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

For more information about OLE DB Provider for DB2, visit the following Microsoft Web site: