How to Resolve "B-Tree Chain Linkage Mismatch" Error Message

The fast results of SQL queries is a result of b-treetime you attempt to access the database.
indexes used by a SQL Server. A single B-treeCause
consists of number of index nodes, root nodes, branchThe root cause for the occurrence of the above error
nodes, and leaf nodes that enable you tomessage is the break in the logical page chain at any
systematically store your data.level (root or leaf) of B-tree. This scenario can occur
Corruption in any of the nodes (specially index nodes)due to various logical or physical factors.
can result into inaccessibility of records stored in theResolution
database. In most of these situations, you encounterFor absolute resolution of the above error message
an error message stating the exact cause. To surpasscaused due to either logical or physical reasons, you
the above database inaccessibility circumstances, youwill need to follow the below measures:
will need to use restore the data stored from anExecute DBCC CHECKDB command, with repair
updated backup. However, in absence of an updatedclause to resolve the error caused due to logical
backup or backup falls short to restore the requiredcorruption.
data, then you will need to search for advancedChange the physically damaged component in case of
third-party sql repair application.physical corruption. To identify the damaged
Consider a practical scenario, where you receive thecomponent, you will need to examine the application
below error message when you attempt view thethe application and Microsoft Windows system logs.
records saved in your SQL Server database:If the above the measures fail to perform, and there is
Table error: Object ID O_ID, index ID I_ID. B-tree chaindatabase backup available, then you will need to
linkage mismatch. P_ID1->next = P_ID2, butsearch for powerful SQL Repair software. These
P_ID2->Prev =P_ID3.SQL Database Repair tools serve as self explanatory
After the above error message appears, the dataand repair centric tools and are completely
stored in the database becomes inaccessible.non-destructive in nature.
Moreover, you receive the same error message each