PRB: "Incorrect Syntax Near 'Like'" ODBC Error

ID: Q136018

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0

SYMPTOMS

The following error can occur when updating data from a memo field in a remote view to a SQL Server database table:

   Connectivity error: [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]
   Incorrect syntax near 'Like.'

CAUSE

You are using the 16- or 32-bit 2.0 SQL Server ODBC drivers in Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT. The error occurs because the 2.0 ODBC drivers map the memo field incorrectly to the back end data source.

NOTE: This is just one of several possible reasons for this error.

WORKAROUND

There is no workaround under Windows version 3.11. However, if you are using Windows NT version 3.51, you can install the Windows 95 ODBC drivers. This will upgrade the 2.0 ODBC drivers to the 2.5 version.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.