You use the Create Package From Definition Wizard in Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 to import a Package Definition File (.pdf) that contains dependent programs. When the package is run on SMS client computers, only the parent program is run. The dependent programs are not run successfully. However, the SMS client computer reports that the package was run successfully.

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When you use the SMS Administrator Console or the Create Package From Definition Wizard to create a package that contains a program dependency, a new entry that is named PackageID;;ProgramName is created in the DependentProgram column of the PkgPrograms table in the SMS database. However, when you import a .pdf file that contains a program dependency, only the ;;ProgramName entry is created in the DependentProgram column. Because the DependentProgram column does not contain the PackageID entry that references the dependent program, the package is not run successfully.

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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.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must 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 name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Smsse.dll	2.50.2726.9999	77,824	28-Jun-2005	21:31	x86
Sms_mdef.dll	2.50.4160.2119	196,608	01-Mar-2006	10:30	x86
Smsse.dll	2.50.2726.9999	77,824	28-Jun-2005	21:31	x86

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

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