| title | MSSQL_ENG014121 | Microsoft Docs | |
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| ms.date | 03/14/2017 | |
| ms.prod | sql-server-2016 | |
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| ms.topic | article | |
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| caps.latest.revision | 13 | |
| author | BYHAM | |
| ms.author | rickbyh | |
| manager | jhubbard |
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 14121 |
| Event Source | MSSQLSERVER |
| Component | [!INCLUDEssDEnoversion] |
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| Message Text | Could not drop the Distributor '%s'. This Distributor has associated distribution databases. |
A [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] instance that is configured as a Distributor cannot be removed from the role of Distributor because there are distribution databases associated with the instance. This error occurs if you attempt to drop a distribution database that is associated with one or more Publishers.
To find the names of any Publishers and distribution databases associated with this Distributor, execute sp_helpdistpublisher (Transact-SQL) from any database on the Distributor.
Execute sp_dropdistributiondb (Transact-SQL) for any distribution databases associated with this Distributor. After all distribution database associations are removed, you can disable distribution.
Errors and Events Reference (Replication)
Configure Distribution