Command DataSource - Invalid tablename

[Former Member]

This is my first time using a Command DataSource. I had a need to create a command ds. Working on SQL Server 2005, I needed to have a UNION between two tables along with a join or two on each one of the tables. I was getting the proper information when I was using the MS Management Studio.

In Crystal XI, I did an ADD->Command and inserted my running code. I renamed the datasource from 'command' to 'CalData'. In some formula fields I attempted to use fields from the table as in ( DayOfWeek ({CalData.startdate}).

When I try to run the report I get an error:

Error in compiling SQL Expression :

Failed to retrieve data from the database.

Detail: ADO Error Code: 0x

Source: SalesLogix OLE DB Provider

Description: Invalid table name..

Crystal then takes me back to the formula field which contains "DayOfWeek ({CalData.startdate})", the only statement in that formula.

I hope someone can help me out on this one.

Thanks,

DMACK1

[former_member11696 · Accepted solution]

Hello,

What happens if you just display the field data? Is it a DATE/TIME type?

Try using any other CRDate formula to see if that works.

Try using the MS Native OLE DB provider and not the SalesLogic driver. Could be they are not following the rules.

Thank you

Don

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

It is a date/time field. Tried other formulas.

Waiting for IT to provide Native Access.

DMACK1

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Don,

Well native SQL solved the problem. Like you suggested, Saleslogix's driver modified the SQL statement I provided.

Thanks for your help,

DMACK1