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title: "LOCALDB_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER | Microsoft Docs"
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# LOCALDB_ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER
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## Details  
  
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|Product Name|SQL Server|  
|Event ID|257|  
|Event Source|SQL Server Local Database Runtime 12.0|  
|Component|Local Database Runtime API|  
|Message Text|The parameter for the Local Database Instance API method is incorrect. Consult the API documentation.|  
  
## Explanation  
 One or more specified input parameters are invalid.  
  
## User Action  
 Verify the parameters and try the operation again.