Comments on: Obscure SQL Server Errors

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:40:03 +0000

I got this error when trying to add a step of the same name as already existed in the SQL job.

By: igor

igor — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:26:08 +0000

The “You cannot perform operation Remove on an object in state Existing.” error have arised when job has more then 16 steps, i think.

By: Chris P

Chris P — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:17:47 +0000

Thank you so much for this! I was getting the “Cannot insert the value NULL into column ‘owner_sid’” message and tearing my hair out. It was the exact same issue – the SQL Server just didn’t recognise the account I was using.

By: Claus Egholm Nielsen

Claus Egholm Nielsen — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:55:20 +0000

I had the exact same problem with the database diagrams after importing several ms2000 databases (via the file import feature, since the move or copy wizard didn’t do the job, just as you describe) – but it didn’t help changing to 2005 compatibility mode as you write. The solution in my case was to change the database to 2005 compatibility mode AND to run the following query:
ALTER AUTHORIZATION ON DATABASE::database_name TO database_owner
Only after running the query the management tool would allow me to view or create database diagrams from the imported databases.

By: gringod

gringod — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:04:29 +0000

I’ve been there. I know the pain you must have been suffering! And that is why I posted this blog

By: Boggo

Boggo — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:53:13 +0000

Your solution to the database diagram problem was spot on and ended my morning of cursing and swearing – thanks

By: Doug Oler

Doug Oler — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:27:34 +0000

Thanks a ton for the information. I had the exact same problem with creating a job script from another domain. Your tip worked like a champ.

By: gringod

gringod — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:25:53 +0000

Hi Dan, sorry about the delay… I’ve been on holiday and had shed loads to catch up on (and I only have teh internets at work :()

To answer your question, I don’t know. I tried it using the Management Studio but it wouldn’t allow me. After setting the DB to SQL Server 2005 compatability the diagramming worked and so I didn’t need to change the owner.

I believe there may be a stored procedure to do it but in the end I didn’t require it and so I don’t know what its called and I haven’t tried it.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:47:35 +0000

I’m having tthe same problem migrating from 2000 to 2005. When you say “All it required was to change the job owner account to being my account on the other network domain.” how exactly did you do this? (email me back direct please…)