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STRING_AGG is not a recognized built-in function name

I've downloaded and installed SQL Server 2016. When I attempted to use the STRING_AGG function I receive this error. Here is my code:

SELECT STRING_AGG(cast(FieldNumber AS VARCHAR(100)), ',')
FROM Fields

I've installed SQL Server 2016 and SP1. Is there anything else I need to do. Here is the feature I am trying to use. String Agg

Solution

  • STRING_AGG is not introduced in SQL SERVER 2016.

    It is introduced in SQL SERVER 2017. In the MSDN link you have provided it is mentioned THIS TOPIC APPLIES TO : SQL Server 2017 not SQL SERVER 2016.

    At the time of the question, this version was known by the code name "vNext", described as:

    SQL Server vNext represents a major step towards making SQL Server a platform that enables choices of development languages, data types, on-premises and in the cloud, and across operating systems by bringing the power of SQL Server to Linux, Linux-based Docker containers, and Windows. SQL Server vNext also includes the features added in SQL Server 2016 service packs