Fixing Auto Increment Primary Key is NOT Working in SQL Server Management Studio
When working with SQL Server Management Studio, you may encounter an issue where the auto increment primary key is not working as expected. This can be a frustrating problem, but there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue.
Check Table Design
The first thing you should do is check the design of the table in question. Make sure that the primary key column is set to auto increment and that it is the primary key for the table. You can do this by right-clicking on the table in Object Explorer and selecting “Design”.
Check Identity Specification
Next, you should check the identity specification for the primary key column. Make sure that the “Is Identity” property is set to “Yes” and the seed and increment values are set correctly. You can do this by going to the properties window for the column in the table design view.
Check for Errors
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you should check for any errors that may be causing the auto increment primary key to not work. Look for any error messages in the SQL Server Management Studio output window or in the Event Viewer.
Restart SQL Server
If all else fails, you can try restarting the SQL Server service. This can sometimes resolve issues with auto increment primary keys not working properly. You can restart the service by opening the Services management console and finding the SQL Server service.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and fix the issue of the auto increment primary key not working in SQL Server Management Studio. Remember to always back up your data before making any changes to your database.
