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Execute SQL (Desktop) Parameter 'SQL statement': Syntax error. - Runs in SSMS and Power Query

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Posted on by rharmon1 10

Trying out Execute SQL statement for that runs in SSMS and Power Query; however, throws a syntax error when put into Automate desktop.

 

General Format:

 

Common table expression

 

SELECT / INTO;

SELECT / INTO;

 

Common table expressions

 

SELECT; (Uses temporary tables created by INTO)

 

Any ideas how to reformat so that it doesn't throw Syntax error?  It's incredibly frustrating.

 

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  • rharmon1 Profile Picture
    rharmon1 10 on at

    Hello - found the problem.  Modulus '%' throws the error.

  • CesarRamirez Profile Picture
    CesarRamirez 71 on at

    In SSMS you need:

    - Activate "SQL Server and Window Authentication mode"

    - Create a user with all permissions, it must be used to create connection en PAD. NO use the same user "Window Authentication mode"

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    Maybe, check the Sql Server Configuration Manager:

    - TCP/IP status must be Enabled

    CesarRamirez_1-1624470396683.png

    And the SQL Services should be like this:

    - SQLEXPRESS: Running

    - SQL Server Agent: Automatic

    - SQL Server Browser: Running

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