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IBM Db2 Data Management Console (DMC) showing SQLCODE=-206 "<column_name> is not valid in the context where it is used." error

Troubleshooting


Problem

IBM Db2 Data Management Console (DMC) showing SQLCODE=-206 "<column_name> is not valid in the context where it is used." error

Symptom

The symptoms can vary depending on each installation.

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Db2 Data Management Console

Component:
DMC->Installing and running

Software version:
All Versions

Document number:
6472027

Modified date:
01 May 2025

UID

ibm16472027

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