CREATE PROCEDURE contains no statements

 The error message "CREATE PROCEDURE contains no statements" indicates that you are attempting to create a stored procedure without including any executable SQL statements within its body.

To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that your stored procedure contains valid SQL statements between the BEGIN and END keywords.

Here’s a basic template for creating a stored procedure with at least one SQL statement:

Example

CREATE PROCEDURE MyProcedure
AS
BEGIN
    -- Insert your SQL statements here
    SELECT 'Hello, World!';
END
GO

In the example above, the SELECT 'Hello, World!'; statement ensures that the procedure contains at least one executable statement. You can replace this with your actual SQL logic.

Steps to Troubleshoot

1. Verify the Procedure Body: Ensure that there are valid SQL statements within the procedure's BEGIN and END block.
2. Check for Syntax Errors: Ensure there are no syntax errors that might cause the SQL parser to misinterpret the procedure's content.
3. Include at Least One Statement: Ensure there is at least one executable statement in the procedure.

Common Mistakes

• Empty BEGIN...END Block:

CREATE PROCEDURE MyProcedure
AS
BEGIN
END
GO

• Commented-out Statements: Ensure that all statements are not commented out.

CREATE PROCEDURE MyProcedure
AS
BEGIN
    -- SELECT 'This will not execute';
END
GO

Correct Example with Executable Statements

Here’s a more detailed example with typical SQL logic:

CREATE PROCEDURE MyProcedure
AS
BEGIN
    -- Declare variables
    DECLARE @MyVar INT;

    -- Set variable value
    SET @MyVar = 1;

    -- Select statement
    SELECT @MyVar AS Value;

    -- Insert statement (example)
    INSERT INTO MyTable (Column1) VALUES (@MyVar);

    -- Update statement (example)
    UPDATE MyTable
    SET Column1 = @MyVar
    WHERE SomeCondition = 'Value';
END
GO

In this example, the procedure includes variable declarations, a SELECT statement, an INSERT statement, and an UPDATE statement, ensuring it has executable content. Make sure to tailor the statements to match the actual logic you need in your procedure.