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dg2011
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Posted - 2011-04-04 : 16:40:50
I have SSMS 2008 (version - 10.0.2531.0)
Back end Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (SP1) - 10.0.2723.0 (X64)
I have DB_ddlAdmin role on a database

I can create/alter a table via sql script.
In the SSMS Database Designer (GUI), When I right click on the database >> Tables and select New Table I get the following error.
"You are not logged in as Database Owner or System Administrator. You might be able to save chnages..."

Then i get a screen where SSMS asks me to enter column names. When I enter column names and I can click on Save I get "Not a Table Owner" error. The table does get created but after that i can not alter it via Database designer (I can alter it via a alter SQL).

So Long story short, I can create tabels via DDL sql but not via the SSMS database designer. This from a technical view point might not be a big deal but for a business person not knowing SQL syntax will be a critical issue.

Can someone please shed light on this issue. Thank you very much for your time.

tkizer
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Posted - 2011-04-04 : 17:04:07
I think you need to open a case with MS as it sounds like SSMS has a bug.

Can someone who has sysadmin/db_owner give it a try on that version of SSMS to rule out/in permissions?

Tara Kizer
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dg2011
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Posted - 2011-04-04 : 22:04:29
Tara, Thanks for your input. I am working with my company's MS contact to see if I can report a issue/bug. Not sure how long this will take. I was hoping to find a resolution sooner. Thanks.
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tkizer
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Posted - 2011-04-04 : 22:12:52
If it's a bug, it'll likely take weeks/months.

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dg2011
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Posted - 2011-04-05 : 14:27:45
Tara,
Microsoft has been aware of this issue for awhile...This post is dated 06/2009. I can't see MS sitting on this bug all this time and not fix it.

http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/467582/db-ddladmin-role-doesnt-allow-use-of-design-functions-in-ssms]


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tkizer
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Posted - 2011-04-05 : 14:35:06
I can see it happening. They barely fixed a bug that has been around since SQL 7.0, so that's more than a decade.

You could try patching your SSMS to the latest and greatest.

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