BUG: Syntax Error Using ESQLC DESCRIBE and SQLDA

Last reviewed: April 8, 1997
Article ID: Q153313

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Embedded SQL for C Programmer's Toolkit version 6.5

SYMPTOMS

The DESCRIBE statement may generate the following error when it tries to populate a SQLDA that is using a Prepared Statement containing a parameter marker (?).

   Error Handler called:
       SQL Code = -170
       SQL Server Message 170: 'Line 1: Incorrect syntax near '?'.'

The same error may also occur if a PREPARE INTO :sqlda statement is used.

WORKAROUND

Rather than use DESCRIBE or PREPARE INTO, populate the SQLDA manually in the program.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Embedded SQL for C Programmer's Toolkit version 6.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: ESQL/C ESQL-C
Keywords : kbbug6.50
Version : 6.5
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 8, 1997
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