Stored Procedure not showing fields in Crystal reports

Question

Using: CR in VS2010, SQL Server 2008R2

I have a SP that returns results when run in SQL Server, but when I add this to a CR it doesnt show any fields in the Field

Answer 1

HOW TO update the Stored Procedure in Crystal Report after altering the Stored procedure in the database.

This procedure can also be used when you have added a parameter to the Stored Procedure in the database.

1. Make sure your SP returns a dataset not via another SP inside your SP.

   ex. this will not work: @sql = 'select * from sometable' exec(@sql)

   If this is the case, temporarily add a select statement at the end of your SP

   @sql = 'select column1, column2 from table1' exec(@sql)

   select column1, column2 from table1

2. In Crystal Report, Fields Explorer, right click your SP and Set DataSource Location. Fill in the connection details to the DB.

   • select your the existing SP and the SP from the new DB connection, then click the Update button.

3. In CR menu, Database->Verify Database

4. After Database has been verified, remove the temporary select statement from Step1.