HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 1139 System-generated column column-name of base table table-name cannot appear in the search condition of a check constraint definition.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “1139 System-generated column column-name of base table table-name cannot appear in the search condition of a check constraint definition.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

1139 System-generated column column-name of base table table-name cannot appear in the search condition of a check constraint definition.

Reason for the Error

You attempted to create a check constraint that references a system-generated column. The column named SYSKEY is often system-generated.

Solution

Modify the statement so that no check constraints reference any system-generated column and resubmit