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How do I fix SQL Select Query?

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2026-04-22T17:04:30.7466667+00:00

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SSMS 22 generated select top 1000 rows produces an error as shown in the attached image. How do I fix this?

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
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  1. Dan Guzman 9,516 Reputation points
    2026-04-22T18:41:04.9366667+00:00

    It looks like the query completed successfully but IntelliSense reported invalid column name errors. This is often due to IntelliSense cache being stale. Try refreshing the cache by pressing SHIFT+CTRL+R.

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    2026-04-22T17:04:38.66+00:00
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    Install the SQL Server update that adds proper support for “Select Top 1000 Rows” against Azure SQL Database in SSMS 2014 and later, or move to a build that already includes that cumulative update.

    The issue is a known problem in SSMS 2014 when using Object Explorer’s “Select Top 1000 Rows” on Azure SQL Database tables and views. It was fixed in SQL Server 2014 Cumulative Update 5. Newer cumulative updates for SQL Server 2014 also contain this fix.

    To resolve it:

    1. Install at least Cumulative Update 5 for SQL Server 2014 (or any later CU for SQL Server 2014).
    2. After the update, restart SSMS and use “Select Top 1000 Rows” again on the affected table or view.

    If already on a newer SSMS but connecting to an older SQL Server 2014 instance, ensure that instance is patched to a CU that includes this fix.

    References:

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