BUG: Error 225 When Using ALTER TABLE in a Batch (89068)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 4.2x
  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5

This article was previously published under Q89068
BUG# 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 the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:2/14/2005
Keywords:kbProgramming KB89068