A base catalog name may be appended to the value of the PrimaryParentCategory field when you export a virtual catalog to an XML file in Commerce Server 2007

When you export a virtual catalog to an XML file in Microsoft Commerce Server 2007, a base catalog name may be appended to the value of the PrimaryParentCategory field. For example, if the value of the PrimaryParentCategory field is "ShirtsCategory," and the base catalog name is "Shirts," the XML file may contain the following entry.The resulting XML file is not valid. When you import the XML file, you receive the following error message:

To resolve this problem for new catalog databases, install the following hotfix. To resolve this problem for existing catalog databases, install the following hotfix, and then run the ctlg_func_VC_GetUnMungedIdentifier.sql file. The hotfix includes this file.

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

Because of file dependencies, you must have Commerce Server 2007 installed before you apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You have to restart the server 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.

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