How to fix Error 13030 on Windows Server 2025 / Windows 11

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Troubleshooting Guide: SQL Server Error 13030

Why This Error Happens

Error 13030 in Microsoft SQL Server 2025 typically occurs when the Database Engine encounters an issue with memory-optimized filegroup configuration or corrupted metadata related to In-Memory OLTP objects. This can stem from an improperly initialized filegroup container, insufficient disk space on the volume hosting the memory-optimized data files, or file system permission restrictions on the SQL Server service account. In some cases, this error surfaces after an abrupt shutdown or failed checkpoint operation that left transaction log records in an inconsistent state relative to the memory-optimized tables.

Step-by-Step Resolution Guide

Step 1: Verify Service Account Permissions

  • Open Services.msc on Windows Server 2025 / Windows 11 and confirm the SQL Server service is running under the correct domain or local service account.
  • Navigate to the folder hosting your memory-optimized filegroup (commonly C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL17.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Data\) and ensure the service account has Full Control permissions.
  • Right-click the folder, select Properties > Security > Edit, and add the SQL Server service account if missing.

Step 2: Check Disk Space and Filegroup Container Integrity

  • Run EXEC sp_helpfile; in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to list all database files and confirm the memory-optimized filegroup path is valid.
  • Check available disk space using Get-PSDrive in PowerShell to ensure the volume isn’t full.
  • If the container is missing or corrupted, remove and recreate it using:
  ALTER DATABASE [YourDB] REMOVE FILE [MemOptContainer];
  ALTER DATABASE [YourDB] ADD FILE (NAME='MemOptContainer', FILENAME='D:\SQLData\MemOptContainer') TO FILEGROUP [MemOptFG];

Step 3: Run DBCC CHECKDB for Corruption

  • Execute DBCC CHECKDB ('YourDB') WITH NO_INFOMSGS, ALL_ERRORMSGS; to identify underlying corruption in system or user tables.
  • Review the output log for any flagged allocation errors tied to the memory-optimized filegroup.
  • If corruption is confirmed, restore the database from the last known good backup using RESTORE DATABASE [YourDB] FROM DISK = 'D:\Backups\YourDB.bak' WITH RECOVERY;.

Step 4: Restart SQL Server Service and Validate Startup Logs

  • Restart the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service via Services.msc or run net stop MSSQLSERVER && net start MSSQLSERVER in an elevated Command Prompt.
  • Open the SQL Server Error Log (default path: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL17.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Log\ERRORLOG) and confirm Error 13030 no longer appears during startup.

Alternative or Verification Steps

  • Query sys.dm_db_xtp_checkpoint_files to confirm the memory-optimized checkpoint files are loading correctly without errors.
  • If the issue persists, consider dropping and recreating the memory-optimized filegroup entirely in a maintenance window, then restoring data from a logical backup (BCP export/import) rather than relying on the native filegroup repair.