Microsoft has released hotfix KB4529824 to resolve issues related to the Message Processing Engine component within the SMS Executive service. This update is specifically designed for Configuration Manager version 1906.
Since the hotfix KB4529824 is an out-of-band update, it won’t appear in the Updates and Servicing node of the Configuration Manager. You’ll have to use the update registration tool to register this update before you install it.
About KB4529824 update, you do not have to restart the computer after you apply this update. This update does not replace any previously released update. Read more about the hotfix here.
Issues Fixed
The hotfix KB4529824 resolves the following issues for your Configuration Manager installation.
1. In SCCM 1906 setup where the site server and SQL server are using a non-US English date format (mm/dd/yyyy), Active Directory User Discovery may fail to add records as expected. You see the below errors logged in SMS_Message_Processing_Engine.log file.
ERROR: Got SQL exception when handle discovery message. Exception: System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException (0x80131904): Converting a type of nvarchar data to datetime data type has created an out-of-bounds value2. Active Directory user discovery will fail to add new records if a custom date/time field is added, such as “whenChanged“. You can find the below errors logged in SMS_MESSAGE_PROCESSING_ENGINE.log file.
ERROR: Got non retryable invalid data exception when process message {guid}. Exception: System.IO.InvalidDataException: Invalid client report timeShould I Import and Install this hotfix?
If you are running Configuration Manager 1906 and if you notice the above-mentioned errors in your setup, I advise you to install the hotfix. Alternatively, you can skip installing this hotfix and upgrade to Configuration Manager 1910. Version 1910 includes the fixes contained in the KB 4529824 update.
Have a look at the list of all the hotfixes and OOB updates released for Configuration Manager current branch versions.
Prerequisites
Before you install the KB4529824, you must first install KB4529827 because that’s the prerequisite. You don’t have to restart the computer after you apply this update.
Installing SCCM 1906 Hotfix KB4529824
The hotfix KB4529824 is an out-of-band update. So, first use the update registration tool to import this hotfix into the Configuration Manager console.
Once you’ve successfully registered the hotfix, go to Updates and Servicing node in the console. Right click Configuration Manager 1906 hotfix KB4529824 and select Install Update Pack.
If you notice that your hotfix is stuck in the available to download state, here is how you can fix that. Launch the SQL server management studio. Right click ConfigMgr database and select New Query. Paste the below query in the box and select Run.
EXEC spAddPackageToDownload '1880E25E-F362-4CFC-9051-E1E2505FE87B'
After executing the query, restart the SMS_EXEC service. Now the update appears as Ready to install. Right-click the update and click Install Update Pack.
Since I am installing the update in my lab setup, I am ignoring the prerequisite check warnings. The hotfix contains only site server upgrades. There are no updates to the client or console components. Click Next.
Accept the license terms for installing the hotfix. Click Next on the Summary page. Finally, on the completion window, click Close.
Monitor the hotfix installation
To monitor the hotfix KB4529824 installation, go to Monitoring > Updates and Servicing Status. Right-click the update and click Show Status. You may also review cmupdate.log on the site server to view the installation progress of the hotfix.
Once the hotfix installation is complete, close the console and launch it again. The required fixes are now applied to your Configuration Manager installation.
