无法执行存储过程

Question

I have created a stored procedure and can see it under the stored procedure node, but when trying to execute it doesn't find the procedure.

Under stored procedure node it is called dbo.CopyTable

exec CopyTable 

CopyTable is undefined in red saying it does not exist. Why?

Even if I right-click on the procedure and say script stored procedure as execute to - the code it generates is underlined in red and cant find stored procedure either.

Answer 1

Ensure that the database selected contains the stored procedure CopyTable

USE YourDatabase
EXEC CopyTable

Answer 2

Try adding dbo and selecting the right database,

USE databaseName
GO

EXEC dbo.CopyTable
GO

• Execute a Stored Procedure

Answer 3

Most likely you are just in the wrong database in the query window, you can specify the database like this:

EXEC [yourDBName].dbo.CopyTable

Reading on how to Execute a Stored Procedure

Considering your updated question:

Even if i rightclick on the procedure and say script stored procedure as execute to - the code it generates is underlined in red and cant find stored procedure either.

This could happen if your stored procedure is invalid. Please double-check the validity of the SPROC and ensure the tables it references exist, etc.

Answer 4

Try running your CREATE PROCEDURE. Highlight it, f5 it, and then make sure it runs before you call it elsewhere.

Answer 5

Maybe in your procedure you've accidentally cut-pasted your script name (dbo.CopyTable), say something like...

SELECT * FROM dbo.CopyTable
WHERE ClientId = @ClientId
RETURN

Then when you call your proc you get 'invalid object name dbo.CopyTable' and assume sql is having trouble finding the stored-proc ... which isn't the problem, its finding and running the proc but its actually a problem within the proc.