how can I delete a primary key ...

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I am using sql server 2005

alter table dept_locations
drop Constraint [Department Location]

but it didn't work..

Posted 18-Apr-10 8:52am

syed jalal

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Not Active · Answer 1 · 2010-04-18T11:49:00

Solution 1

If the key will not be able to be dropped if it is references by another table, ie a foreign key. You must drop all foreign key references before dropping the primary key. Also, the snippet you have does not drop the column, only a constraint.

Posted 18-Apr-10 11:49am

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radix3 · Answer 2 · 2010-04-18T21:01:00

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I feel ur table must be in relation with other table kindly delete that table first and ur done..

Thanks & Regards
Radix :rose:

Posted 18-Apr-10 21:01pm

radix3

syed jalal · Answer 3 · 2010-04-19T07:19:00

Solution 3

what if the PK has not any FK made .....
then we just wanted to delete it as PK...

Posted 19-Apr-10 7:19am

syed jalal