FIX: A server that is running SQL Server 2005 does not call a stored procedure on decimal fields when you are using the OLE DB provider for DB2 that is included in Host Integration Server 2006

Consider the following scenario. You are using the Microsoft OLE DB provider for DB2 that is included in Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006 together with Microsoft SQL Server 2005. In this scenario, the server that is running SQL Server 2005 does not call a stored procedure on decimal fields. Additionally, you receive an error message that resembles the following:

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 Host Integration Server 2006 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: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.

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.

Host Integration Server 2006, 32-bit editions

Host Integration Server 2006, 64-bit editions

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

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