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Unexpected data length mismatch error when using SQL Server Linked Server with the IBM OLE DB provider.

Troubleshooting


Problem

When using Microsoft® SQL Server Linked Server with the IBM DB2 OLE DB (IBMDADB2) provider, the following error may occur: Error: Msg 7347, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 OLE DB provider 'IBMDADB2.DB2COPY1' for linked server returned data that does not match expected data length for column . The (maximum) expected data length is , while the returned data length is .

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Document Information

More support for:
Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows

Software version:
9.7, 9.5, 9.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
154579

Modified date:
30 April 2025

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swg21474177

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