Server.Transfer throws Error executing child request. How to resolve?

Question

Hi,

I have a HttpModule in C# 2.0 which handles exceptions thrown. Whenever the exception is thrown, an error page (aspx) with some querystring will be called. It is done through Server.Transfer().

But when the control tries to execute Server.Transfer(), an exception "Error executing child request for [pagename].aspx." is thrown. Where as Request.Redirect() works fine.

I tried setting EnableViewStateMac="false" in Page directive of the page to which request is transfered. Still problem persists.

Here is the code I tried:

string errorPage = "errorpage.aspx?id=" + someErrorId
HttpContext.Current.Server.Transfer(errorPage,true);

Any idea how this can be resolved?

Answer 1

I found an alternative to Server.Transfer()

I used

 HttpContext.Current.RewritePath("somefile.aspx");

This solved the issue.

Answer 2

It isn't a bug, it is by design. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320439

Answer 3

i'm getting the same error using the server transfer but your work around isn't working for me because the following sample does't pass the parameter to controller action HttpContext.Current.RewritePath("somefile.aspx?id=kjwe1298-jkjds-2121");

do you know why?