FIX: "Returned data that does not match expected data length" error when IBM DB2 tables are queried by Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • You use Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0 with a Microsoft SQL Server linked server to query IBM DB2 tables.
  • Update 2681358 is applied to Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0.
  • The IBM DB2 tables contain columns that use the DB2 GRAPHIC data type.

In this scenario, you receive an error message that resembles the following:

Note

Msg 7347, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
OLE DB provider 'DB2OLEDB' for linked server 'linked_server_name' returned data that does not match expected data length for column 'column_name'. The (maximum) expected data length is xx, while the returned data length is yy.

      

Resolution

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 website:

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to apply this hotfix.

Restart information

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any previously released hotfix.

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 32-bit version of Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Db2oledb.dll 8.0.4328.2 633,088 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Dbgtrace.dll 8.0.4328.2 47,360 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Ddmstr.dll 8.0.4328.2 67,832 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Microsoft.hostintegration.dataaccesslibrary.dll 8.0.4328.2 788,808 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Msdrda.dll 8.0.4328.2 903,416 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Trnsbidi.dll 8.0.4328.2 76,032 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86

      

For the 64-bit version of Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Db2oledb.dll 8.0.4328.2 633,088 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Dbgtrace.dll 8.0.4328.2 47,360 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Ddmstr.dll 8.0.4328.2 67,832 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Microsoft.hostintegration.dataaccesslibrary.dll 8.0.4328.2 788,808 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Msdrda.dll 8.0.4328.2 903,416 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Trnsbidi.dll 8.0.4328.2 76,032 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Db2oledb.dll 8.0.4328.2 883,456 18-Mar-2013 19:38 x64
Dbgtrace.dll 8.0.4328.2 61,696 18-Mar-2013 19:38 x64
Ddmstr.dll 8.0.4328.2 55,544 18-Mar-2013 19:38 x64
Microsoft.hostintegration.dataaccesslibrary.dll 8.0.4328.2 788,808 18-Mar-2013 19:38 x86
Msdrda.dll 8.0.4328.2 1,556,728 18-Mar-2013 19:38 x64
Trnsbidi.dll 8.0.4328.2 67,840 18-Mar-2013 19:38 x64

      

For the IA-64-bit version of Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Db2oledb.dll 8.0.4328.2 633,088 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Dbgtrace.dll 8.0.4328.2 47,360 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Ddmstr.dll 8.0.4328.2 67,832 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Microsoft.hostintegration.dataaccesslibrary.dll 8.0.4328.2 788,808 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Msdrda.dll 8.0.4328.2 903,416 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Trnsbidi.dll 8.0.4328.2 76,032 18-Mar-2013 19:35 x86
Db2oledb.dll 8.0.4328.2 1,725,184 18-Mar-2013 19:42 IA-64
Dbgtrace.dll 8.0.4328.2 106,752 18-Mar-2013 19:42 IA-64
Ddmstr.dll 8.0.4328.2 61,176 18-Mar-2013 19:42 IA-64
Microsoft.hostintegration.dataaccesslibrary.dll 8.0.4328.2 788,808 18-Mar-2013 19:42 x86
Msdrda.dll 8.0.4328.2 2,445,560 18-Mar-2013 19:42 IA-64
Trnsbidi.dll 8.0.4328.2 133,888 18-Mar-2013 19:42 IA-64

      

Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent fix that contains these files may also contain additional files.

Status

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

      

Applies toThis article applies to the following:

  • Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 3.0