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(883322) - Explains that the maximum size of an event message's database field is 3500 characters. If your script generates an event message with over 3500 characters in the database, an error results.

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Article ID: 883322 - Last Review: October 27, 2006 - Revision: 2.2

"An error occurred while executing script" event is logged when you use a script to generate an event message in Microsoft Operations Manager 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you use a script to generate an event message in Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005, the following event may be logged in Alerts in the MOM Operator Console:

Severity: Error
Resolution State: New
Source: Microsoft Operations Manager
Name: A script failed to set the value of an alert property
Description: An error occurred while executing script 'ScriptName'. The maximum length (3500) of field Event Message has been exceeded. Automatically truncating.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the maximum size of the event message's database field is exceeded. The database field is limited to 3500 characters.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005
Keywords: 
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