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Unable to run CTE (Common Table Expressions) When Using "With" Command

Publish Date: Apr 30, 2025
Description

When using the With command in custom SQL, a syntax error occurs. 

Cause:

Tableau wraps all custom SQL with a Select statement. 

Resolution
Use initial SQL, if it is available for the data source. For more information, see Using Common Table Expressions and Run Initial SQL.
Additional Resources

Writing or modifying specific Custom SQL queries to achieve a desired effect is outside the scope of Support. 

More information about this can be found in the following Community Idea: CTE compatibility with SQL Server.
 

Knowledge Article Number

001473950

 
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