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Error 63CFBA9A "[SQLSTATE:42710] database alias name 'dbXXXX' already in use" Appears Frequently in a Workbook on Tableau Server


Published: 16 Nov 2023
Last Modified Date: 03 Apr 2024

Issue

When opening a workbook, or interacting with filters on the dashboard, the below error will frequently appear:

Error Code: 63CFBA9A

[SQLSTATE:42710] database alias name 'dbxxxx' already in use

 

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Environment

  • Tableau Server 2023.1 and newer
  • Windows Server 2019

Resolution

Option 1
Upgrade to Tableau Server 2023.3.2, 2023.1.9 or later.
Option 2
Use an extract rather than a live data source as a workaround. 

Cause

This is a known issue that is fixed in more recent versions of Tableau products.
 
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