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"The value contains embedded nulls (\u0000)" error using OpenAccess ADO/OLE DB provider

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Title"The value contains embedded nulls (\u0000)" error using OpenAccess ADO/OLE DB provider
URL NameThe-value-contains-embedded-nulls-u0000-error-using-OpenAccess-ADO-OLE-DB-provider
Article Number000114474
EnvironmentProduct: OpenAccess ADO/OLE DB client provider
Version: 8.1
OS: Windows Server 2016
Database: N/A
Application SQL Server Report Builder 2016
Question/Problem Description
Configuring the OpenAccess ADO/OLE DB provider connection in SQL Server Report Builder 2016 gives the below error
Steps to ReproduceSteps to reproduce issue:
1) Install Report Builder 2016 and OpenAccess SDK Server and ADO/OLE DB client on Windows Server 2016.
2) Configure the ADO/OLE DB data source using Configuration Manager.
3) Open Report Builder
4) Add a new Embedded Data Source, using Data Direct ADO/OLE DB client

Observed Results:
An error is observed when the OpenAccess ADO/OLE DB provider is selected in the setup dialog for the data source.

Expected Results:
No errors and the connection configuration should be successful.
Clarifying Information
Error MessageThe value contains embedded nulls (\u0000). Parameter name: Provider.
Defect NumberDefect 76221
Enhancement Number
Cause
Resolution
Fixed in hot fix 8.1.0.0061.
Refer to "OpenAccess SDK hot fix download and install instructions" for instructions to download and install the hot fix.
Workaround
Notes
Last Modified Date11/20/2020 7:14 AM
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