PRSQL9201003: Cursor Not Accept Temp Tables in ESQL for COBOL

ID Number: Q80283

1.10 1.11 4.20

OS/2

buglist1.10 buglist1.11 buglist4.20

Summary:

SYMPTOMS

When opening a cursor that is declared on an existing temporary

table, the following error occurs:

SQLCODE=-0000000208

SQLERRD(1)=+0000000208

SQLERRMC = Invalid object name '#tmp_table'.

CAUSE

SQL Server does not allow the use of user-defined temporary tables

in a cursor declaration. When using the nosqlaccess option during

compile time, the query that corresponds to the cursor declaration

is put in a plan file. When the open cursor statement is executed,

the query is sent to the SQL Server dynamically, but SQL Server

does not recognize the object. When the sqlaccess option is used,

the error message occurs while compiling.

WORKAROUND

Create a permanent table rather than a temporary table, and drop

the table before closing the current connection.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Embedded SQL for

COBOL versions 1.1 and 4.2. We are researching this problem and

will post new information here as it becomes available.

Additional reference words: 1.10 4.20