Fixing “Cross object linkage” Error Message

Data stored in SQL Server database tables is divided into various number of partitions, maintained in either B-tree (non-clustered) or heap (clustered) structure. While in heap tree structure the data is not arranged in any specific order, the data in the B-tree structure is stored in one place and the Index in another. The data stored in the database table becomes inaccessible once the metadata structure gets corrupted due to any internal or external factor. In most of these situations, you encounter an error message while attempting to access the table data. To overcome such error messages, an easy way is to restore the data from an updated backup. But, no updated backup in hand or backup falling short to restore the required data, you will need to use advanced SQL Database Repair application.

Picture a situation where you receive the below error message, when you attempt to access the table records:

"Table error: Cross object linkage: Page P_ID1, slot S_ID1, in object ID O_ID1, index ID I_ID1 refers to page P_ID2, slot S_ID2, in object ID O_ID2, index ID I_ID2."

Once the above error message pops up, the records stored in the database table becomes inaccessible because each time when you attempt to open the table, you can only view the error message. It is a severity level 16 error message.

Cause

The root cause for the above error message is that the page P_ID1 is pointing to a page P_ID2 in a wrong object. The above error message can occur due to logical or physical crash.

Resolution

Two resolutions for the table error message, caused either due to logical or physical damage, are discussed underneath:
.To solve the table error caused after physical damage, change the damaged component of your system with a new component.
.To resolve the table error post logical crash, run the DBCC CHECKDB command. (Remember the command should contain an appropriate repair clause).

However, if the above command fails, and you have not maintained any backup, then you will need to search for a third-party mdf repair tool. Such SQL Database Repair tools are easy to understand and completely non-destructive in nature.

SQL Recovery, a boon for all database administrators, repairs SQL Server 2008, 20005, and 2000 databases in three simple steps. Supported by Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT, the sql repair utility provides an option to save the repaired database on your desired location.