| title | LOCALDB_ERROR_INSTANCE_FOLDER_PATH_TOO_LONG |
|---|---|
| description | LOCALDB_ERROR_INSTANCE_FOLDER_PATH_TOO_LONG |
| author | WilliamDAssafMSFT |
| ms.author | wiassaf |
| ms.reviewer | randolphwest |
| ms.date | 07/14/2025 |
| ms.service | sql |
| ms.subservice | performance |
| ms.topic | reference |
[!INCLUDE SQL Server]
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 260 |
| Event Source | SQL Server Local Database Runtime 12.0 |
| Component | Local Database Runtime API |
| Message Text | The full path length of the Local Database instance folder is longer than MAX_PATH. The instance must be stored in folder: %%LOCALAPPDATA%%\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\<instance name>. |
The path where the instance should be stored is longer than MAX_PATH.
Create a new path that is shorter than MAX_PATH.