FIX: Error 3201 Does Not Log a Message to the Errorlog

ID: Q167332


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

BUG #: 16351

SYMPTOMS

When error 3201 occurs, it indicates that more specific errors will be written to the SQL Server error log. Unfortunately, they are not. The following is error 3201:

Msg 3201, Level 16, State 1
Can't open dump device '\\.\tape0', device error or device off line.
Please consult the SQL Server error log for more details.


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 : kberrmsg kbother SSrvErr_Log kbbug6.50
Version : 6.5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: April 9, 1999
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