Error: "System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException (.Net SqlClient Data Provider): Invalid object name"

Products

• Patch Management Solution for Windows
• IT Management Suite
• Inventory Solution
• Asset Management Solution
• Deployment Solution
• CMDB Solution
• Task Server
• Software Management Solution

Issue/Introduction

The error "System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException (.Net SqlClient Data Provider): Invalid object name" can be seen depending on the object that is missing as some of the following could occur.

• Console pages do not load
• Reports fail to run
• Solutions are not working as expected

Environment

ITMS 8.x

Cause

The causes also vary but typically relate back to an issue during the installation or an upgrade.

Resolution

Perform the following steps:

1. Search for 'Invalid object name' in the Altiris logs to get the name of the Table, View or Function that is missing.
2. Create the missing object:
   • Search the knowledge base for the specific object in the error to verify it is not a distinct or known issue.  Follow steps there if they exist.
   • If possible get the syntax to create the missing object from another server of the same version.
   • Run a repair of the solution if it is evident what it is from the name
   • Contact Symantec Technical support for assistance.