MSSQL_ENG014144
Applies to: 
SQL Server
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Message Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 14144 |
| Event Source | MSSQLSERVER |
| Component | SQL Server Database Engine |
| Symbolic Name | |
| Message Text | Cannot drop Subscriber '%s'. There are subscriptions for it in the publication database '%s'. |
Explanation
A SQL Server instance that is configured as a Subscriber cannot be removed from the role of Subscriber while there are active subscriptions configured for the instance.
User Action
Drop all associated subscriptions before attempting to change the Subscriber status of the SQL Server instance:
Execute sp_helpsubscription (Transact-SQL) in the publication database at the Publisher to find subscriptions.
Execute sp_dropsubscription (Transact-SQL) in the publication database to drop subscriptions.