MSSQL_ENG014121
Message Details
Product Name |
SQL Server |
Product Version |
10.50 |
Product Build Number |
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Event ID |
14121 |
Event Source |
MSSQLSERVER |
Component |
SQL Server Database Engine |
Symbolic Name |
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Message Text |
Could not drop the Distributor '%s'. This Distributor has associated distribution databases. |
Explanation
A SQL Server instance that is configured as a Distributor cannot be removed from the role of Distributor because there are distribution databases associated with the instance. This error occurs if you attempt to drop a distribution database that is associated with one or more Publishers.
User Action
To find the names of any Publishers and distribution databases associated with this Distributor, execute sp_helpdistpublisher (Transact-SQL) from any database on the Distributor.
Execute sp_dropdistributiondb (Transact-SQL) for any distribution databases associated with this Distributor. After all distribution database associations are removed, you can disable distribution. For more information, see Disabling Publishing and Distribution.