FIX: ANSI Join in Exists Clause Causes Parser Error 403 (158685)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
This article was previously published under Q158685
BUG #: 15735 (6.5)

SYMPTOMS

Using an ANSI JOIN together with a correlated subquery inside an EXISTS clause returns the parser error 403:
Invalid operator for datatype op: UNKNOWN TOKEN type: varchar

WORKAROUND

Use a join expression in a WHERE clause instead.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. 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 kbusage KB158685
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