How to resolve error 2537 in MS SQL Server

MS SQL Server is one of the best and the most widely used Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft Corporation. The Server enables organizations to store crucial data at one location to keep the data safe. MS SQL Server stores data in a file named Master Database File (.mdf), which is the most valuable file on MS SQL Server. Any kind of inconsistency or the corruption in the .mdf file or tables stored in the file can create unpleasant situations leading to repair SQL Server database.

There can be so many reasons that can make the database inconsistent or damage like hardware failure, abrupt system shut down, virus infection, etc. In a practical scenario, you may receive following error message when trying to mount the SQL Server database:

“Table error: Object ID O_ID, index ID I_ID, page P_ID, row ROW_ID. Record check (CHECK_TEXT) failed. Values are VALUE1 and VALUE2”

Reason for the error message

The above error message appears when the condition specified in the CHECK_TEXT gets failed.

Solution for the problem

Now, when you know why that error message has occurred, you can try following solutions in a row to rectify the problem:

• Rectify Hardware Related Issues: The foremost reason for the failure of the condition specified in CHECK_TEXT can be hardware failure. Therefore, check the log entries and execute the hardware diagnostic tool to know that if there is a hardware failure. If you notice any hardware related issue, fix it to resolve the error message. However, in case you consistently face such situation due to hardware related issue then replace the current hardware system with the new one and also reinstall the operating system.

• Restore Backup: After checking the log entries and running the hardware diagnostic tool if you do not notice any hardware related issue then restore MDF database from backup. Before restoring the database check its state using the DBCC CHECKDB tool. Restore the database only when you have clean backup. While checking the database with DBCC CHECKDB tool, the tool suggests you to repair the database if it is not in clean state. If you are suggested to repair the database then first backup the database because repairing with DBCC CHECKDB can cause data loss.

• Repair SQL Server: If your problem persists after trying above processes then the last and final way to repair SQL Server is the use of a third party SQL Server recovery" software.

Using the third party tool for SQL server Recovery is the easiest and safest way to get rid of issues occurring due to corrupt MDF database. While using a third party tool for MDF repair, you just need to select the damaged MDF file and start the scanning process. The software will do rest of the work. Interesting thing about the repair SQL Server" software is it maintains data integrity, data structure, and table properties as is. The software creates a new database file at the destined location on your computer, which can be easily mounted on SQL Server.

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