| Situation | Immediate Fix | Long‑term Fix | |-----------|----------------|---------------| | Column renamed / dropped in source table | Refresh the source, re‑map columns, or delete the stale mapping. | Adopt explicit column lists and version database/schema changes with the package. | | Using SELECT * or dynamic SQL | Set ValidateExternalMetadata = False (temporary). | Replace SELECT * with a fixed column list; if truly dynamic, generate metadata at run‑time via a Script Component. | | Lookup/Derived Column referencing missing column | Open component’s *Input and Output Properties
Ensure that your SSIS, SQL Server, and other tools are up to date and compatible. SSIS-913
The SSIS-913 error, while potentially frustrating, can often be resolved through methodical troubleshooting. By understanding its causes and following a structured approach to resolution, you can efficiently overcome these issues and ensure smooth operation of your SSIS packages. Regularly reviewing package configurations, testing connections, and ensuring proper permissions can help mitigate such errors in the future. Review Template: Understanding SSIS-913 Error | Situation |
$files = Get-ChildItem -Path $PackageFolder -Filter *.dtsx -Recurse foreach($file in $files) [xml]$xml = Get-Content $file.FullName $sources = $xml.SelectNodes("//DTS:Executable[@DTS:refId]//DTS:Component[@DTS:ComponentClassID='...OleDbSource...']", $null) foreach($src in $sources) $sql = $src.SelectSingleNode(".//DTS:Property[@DTS:Name='SqlCommand']").'#text' $validate = $src.SelectSingleNode(".//DTS:Property[@DTS:Name='ValidateExternalMetadata']").'#text' if($sql -match 'SELECT\s+\*' -and $validate -eq 'True') Write-Host "Potential SSIS‑913: $($file.FullName) – OLE DB Source uses SELECT *" -ForegroundColor Yellow Leading/trailing whitespace in source customer_id
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