MSSQL_ENG021385

Message Details

Product Name

SQL Server

Product Version

9.0

Product Build Number

9.00.1399.60

Event ID

21385

Event Source

MSSQLSERVER

Component

SQL Server Database Engine

Symbolic Name

Message Text

Snapshot failed to process publication '%s'. Possibly due to active schema change activity or new articles being added.

Explanation

This error is raised if the Snapshot Agent starts running when there are ongoing changes to the publication database, including adding or dropping articles and performing schema changes on published objects.

User Action

Restart the Snapshot Agent after changes to the publication database are complete. For more information, see How to: Start and Stop a Replication Agent (SQL Server Management Studio) and Programming Replication Agent Executables.

See Also

Concepts

Cause and Resolution of Replication Errors

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance