FIX: "Out of Memory" Error with Bulk Insert

ID: Q246028

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0

BUG #: 55491 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

Using the BULK INSERT statement may cause SQL Server to run out of memory and generate error 701:

There is insufficient system memory to run this query.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next SQL Server service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Date      Time       Version    Size     File name      Platform
   -----------------------------------------------------------------

   11/5/99   10:01 pm   7.00.747   4.7 MB   sqlservr.exe   x86

NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

Increase the batch size for BCP to a large number to minimize the impact of the problem.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 7.0.

Additional query words:

Keywords : SSrvBCP kbbug7.00 kbSQLServ700bug
Version : winnt:7.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug