Hey there, let's break down why you're hitting this error and how to fix it—even the official example isn't working because there's a key detail about IBM SQL Query you might be missing.

Common Reasons & Solutions #

1. You're trying to create a permanent table, but IBM SQL Query doesn't support that #

IBM SQL Query is a cloud-based query service, not a full-fledged database. It doesn't have its own persistent storage for tables. When you run a plain CREATE TABLE statement, the service has nowhere to store that table, hence the error.

2. Use the right syntax for your use case #

Instead of a standard CREATE TABLE, pick the syntax that matches what you need to do:

Temporary Table (for storing query results temporarily)

If you just need to hold results for the duration of your session, use a temporary table:

CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE temp_customer_data AS
SELECT customer_id, name, email FROM your_connected_db.customer_table WHERE signup_date > '2024-01-01';

Or for a global temporary table (shared across sessions with proper access):

DECLARE GLOBAL TEMPORARY TABLE session_temp_sales (
    sale_id INT,
    amount DECIMAL(10,2)
) ON COMMIT PRESERVE ROWS;

External Table (to map data in IBM Cloud Object Storage or other sources)

If you want to query data stored in IBM Cloud Object Storage (COS) like CSV/Parquet files, create an external table that points to that data:

CREATE EXTERNAL TABLE cos_product_data (
    product_id INT,
    product_name VARCHAR(100),
    price DECIMAL(8,2)
)
STORED AS PARQUET
LOCATION 'cos://your-bucket-name/product-data/';

Note: You'll need to have your COS bucket connected to IBM SQL Query first, with proper access permissions.

3. Double-check syntax and prerequisites for official examples #

If the official example is failing, make sure:

• You've completed all prerequisites (like connecting the required data source, setting up access credentials)
• You didn't miss any keywords when copying the example (e.g., EXTERNAL or TEMPORARY)
• Your SQL dialect matches what IBM SQL Query supports (it's based on Db2 SQL, but with extensions for external sources)

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Gaurav Sharma