Question : Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access Problem -- "There is nothing to process"

Hi. I am trying to migrate an MS Access 2003 database to MS SQL Server 2005, using the Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access.

I have used the Migration Assistant successfully in the past.

Now, however, when I create a migration project, Add the database, connect to my MS SQL Server, and try to "Convert, Load, and Migrate" the MS Access 2003 database, I get an error:

"There is nothing to process."

The migration assistant will not convert, load, or migrate my database. Apparently the Assistant does not recognize or see the database?

A few months ago, jmoss111 very kindly helped me with this exact problem:

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Microsoft/Development/MS-SQL-Server/SQL-Server-2005/Q_24322709.html

jmoss111 fixed the migration problem, but says that he had to "jump through hoops to do it including removing and creating indexes; copying, deleting, and renaming tables, and dropping sub datasheets".

Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong? Why does my Access 2003 database require all of these modifications before it will cooperate with the Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access?

I do not see any subdatasheets in this database. There are six tables, unrelated. It's a very simple database. Six tables; each has data; but nothing complicated.

I'm really grateful for any help or ideas. I need to migrate this data ASAP.

Thanks so much.

Eric

Answer : Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access Problem -- "There is nothing to process"

Hmmm Integration Manager probably does not come with the Express Version. However, if you do have the setup file lying around your pc, it might pay to re-run the SQL installer, and install Integration Manager, you just check the box and it installs it.

also, I dont know if Access 2003 has this, but in 2007, if you rightclick on any of your Access tables, select export, and select odbc (it should allow you to create a new obdc in this wizard). I dont have a copy of Access 2003 so i cant test this theory out. But give it a try and see if that works.

Chers
Karl