Is it true that changing the description of a table or field is not allowed while its database is in multi-user mode? If so, I'd like to understand why. If users can change the format of existing fields online, then why can't they change descriptions?
Sorry, I forgot to mention that we're using Progress 11.7.5.
I'm unable to make any changes online through the Data Dictionary while in multi-user mode. I am able to add fields and tables by loading an incremental df in Data Administration. However, I tried to change an existing field's description like this:
db_incr.df
Code:
......
UPDATE FIELD "TUBECUT-REPORT-QTY" OF "WIP"
DESCRIPTION "change descriptions."
COLUMN-LABEL ?
......
That gave me this error:
Requested schema change not allowed on-line, aborting the change (15262).
If you are a direct client, you would open a case with Tech Support; you'll need a Progress ID if you don't have one already.
If you are an indirect client (i.e. using an OpenEdge partner application), you would report the problem to the application partner and they would open a case on your behalf.
If the .df to be applied contains any other actions besides the Schema Changes listed above, Progress will issue an error and all changes will be rolled back.
Requested schema change not allowed on-line, aborting the change (15262)
There's no reason why they shouldn't be doable online, and Progress are moving towards making as much as possible an online operation. So if it's not a "bug", it's a missing feature, so they should be alerted all the same IMO.
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