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Q213009: Cannot Create Program for Existing Package Using Wizard

Article: Q213009
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): 2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbAdvertisement kbPackage
Last Modified: 22-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Distribute Software Wizard to distribute a package that does
not have a program, you are unable to create a program for the package. Although
the wizard includes an "Advertise a Program" option, the Yes button and the
programs list are unavailable.

CAUSE
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The current Distribute Software Wizard does not include an option to create a
program for an existing package.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this issue, you can do either of the following methods:

- Use the Distribute Software Wizard to create both the package and the
  program.

  -or-

- Create a program for the package before you use the Distribute Software
  Wizard. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click to expand Package.

  2. Right-click Programs, click New, and then click Program.

  3. Enter the program properties.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 2.0 SP2.

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbAdvertisement kbPackage 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200 kbSMS200SP1 kbSMS200SP2
Version           : :2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Issue type        : kbbug

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