FIX: Error 803 on INSERT into Table with Multiple Indexes

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1997
Article ID: Q164577
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server, version 6.5
BUG #: 16335

SYMPTOMS

When you insert data into a table that has a clustered index and at least two non-clustered indexes, you may encounter the following error: 

   Msg 803, Level 20, State 1
   Unable to place buffer 0x%lx holding logical page %ld in sdes for
   object '%.*s'žeither there is no room in sdes or buffer already in
   requested slot.

   The SQL Server is terminating this process.
   DB-Library: Possible network error: Write to SQL Server Failed.
   Net-Library error 232: ConnectionWrite (WriteFile()).

   DB-Library Process Dead - Connection Broken

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do either of the following:

  • Drop some or all of the non-clustered indexes for the duration of the insert.

    -or-

  • Drop the clustered index for the duration of the insert.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 3 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Keywords : kbusage SSrvGen kbbug6.5
Version : 6.5
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1997
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