FIX: SQLDescribeCol Returns Error on Prepared Outer Join (157588)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
This article was previously published under Q157588
BUG #: 16200 (2.65.0201)

SYMPTOMS

If you call SQLDescribeCol after preparing an outer join statement, you receive the following error message:
szSqlState = "37000", *pfNativeError = 107, *pcbErrorMsg = 135
szErrorMsg="[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]
The column prefix 'c1' does not match with a table name or alias name used in the query."

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, call SQLDescribeCol after running the prepared statement.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5 and the Open Database Connectivity driver version 2.65. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For more information, contact your primary support provider.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB157588
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