Fix: Error message when you convert a column from the varbinary(max) data type to the XML data type in SQL Server 2005: "Msg 6322, Level 16, State 1, Line 2 Too many attributes or namespace definitions"
Bug: #50000334 (SQL Hotfix) Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release. SUMMARYThis article describes the following about this hotfix
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SYMPTOMSWhen you convert data from the varbinary(max) data type to the XML data type in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, you receive the following message: Msg 6322, Level 16, State 1, Line 2
This issue occurs when you convert the data either explicitly or in an update statement. Additionally, you may experience this problem when you perform the conversion in a BULK INSERT statement.Too many attributes or namespace definitions CAUSEThis problem occurs because the SQL Server engine leaks memory when SQL Server parses an empty tag, such as "<a/>." RESOLUTIONA 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, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451 (http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451) 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. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support) Note The "Hotfix download available" section and the online request forms display 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.PrerequisitesYou must have Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed to apply this hotfix. For more information about how to obtain SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:913089 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913089/)
How to obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2005
Restart informationYou do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Registry informationYou do not have to change the registry.Hotfix file informationThis hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain of all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.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. SQL Server 2005, 32-bit versions
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WORKAROUNDTo work around this problem, edit the XML document to eliminate empty tags such as "<a/>." STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. MORE INFORMATION
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/)
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