BUG: Error 225 When Using ALTER TABLE in a Batch

Last reviewed: April 28, 1997
Article ID: Q89068

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2 for OS/2
Microsoft SQL Server, versions 4.21 and 4.21a

BUG# OS/2: 1375 (4.2)

       NT:  871 (4.2)

SYMPTOMS

If the ALTER TABLE statement is used with other SQL statements in a single batch, the following error message appears:

   Can not run query -- referenced object (name NAME NOT
   RECOVERABLE) dropped during query optimization.
   (msg 225, level 16, state2)

CAUSE

The ALTER TABLE statement cannot be combined with other SQL statements in a batch.

WORKAROUND

Do not combine ALTER TABLE with other SQL statements in a single batch.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 4.2 for OS/2 and Microsoft SQL Server versions 4.21 and 4.21a. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Additional query words: Transact-SQL together Windows NT
Keywords : kbbug4.20 kbprg SSrvServer SSrvWinNT
Version : 4.2 | 4.21 4.21a
Platform : OS/2 WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 28, 1997
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