SSRS dataset throws error when another stored procedure is called inside dataset stored procedure

Question

Hello;
I am using Report Build 3.0, I have a simple report which gets data using dataset which is created from a Stored Procedure. I have another stored procedure which updates the data in the table which is used for the report. I want to get the live data on report everytime
the report is run so that I call that stored procedure (sp_updatedata) inside my report dataset stored procedure and here where my report fails as it throws error while creating dataset.
Here is sample:
sp_updatedata (this only returns "Command(s) completed successfully"
Create Proce sp_getReportData
As
Begin
Exec sp_updatedata -- I call it to update the data before it displays on the report
Select * from customers
End
If I remove this line it works.
Exec sp_updatedata -- I call it to update the data before it displays on the report
Thanks
Essa Mughal

Answer 1

Hi MESSA,
According to your description, you create a dataset based on a stored procedure. In this procedure, it calls another procedure. Now it throws error when creating dataset. Right?
In Reporting Services, when creating dataset, all the query or stored procedure will be executed in SSMS. So if the procedure can be executed in SSMS, it supposed to be working in SSRS. However, it has a limitation in SSRS. In a dataset, it can only return
one result set.
In this scenario, I don't think it's the issue of calling other procedure inside of procedure. Because we tested in our local environment, it works fine. I guess the sp_updatedata returns a result set, and the "select * from customers" returns
another result set. This might be the reason cause the error.
Reference:
Query Design Tools in Report Designer SQL Server Data Tools (SSRS)
Reporting Services Query Designers
If you still have any question, please post the error message and the store procedure (sp_updatedata).
Best Regards,
Simon Hou