Table does not get recognized in Sql Server 2008 r2

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Hello everyone,
I have renamed a table in sql server from Project to Order.
Now when I fire 'select * from Order' it gives error - 'Incorrect syntax near Order' .

I am using sql server 2008 r2.

Please help.

Posted 19-Jul-12 3:30am

tarik shaikh

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That is because "Order" is a reserved word (used when querying "order by"). So you have to do as OriginalGriff says. Put [] around it. You will see it in tou query editorwhen you write a reserved word. It turns blue (at least by default)

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SELECT * FROM [Order]

Here is a list over all reserved words in sql: http://drupal.org/node/141051[^]

It's a good practice to avoid naming your tables with names from this list..

Posted 19-Jul-12 4:52am

StianSandberg

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bbirajdar 19-Jul-12 11:05am

Correct answer.. +5

tarik shaikh 20-Jul-12 1:39am

Thank you very much.

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-19T03:35:00

Solution 1

Simple: "ORDER" is an SQL reserved word. Either don't use it for your table name (try "Orders" instead, tables are normally plural) or enclose it in square brackets:

SQL

SELECT * FROM [Order]

Posted 19-Jul-12 3:35am

OriginalGriff

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StianSandberg 19-Jul-12 10:52am

5'ed..

bbirajdar 19-Jul-12 11:04am

exactly... +5

tarik shaikh 20-Jul-12 1:38am

Thanks a lot!!!

OriginalGriff 20-Jul-12 3:07am

You're welcome!