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Extra brackets around COALESCE statement causes a parsing error with the SQL Server ODBC driver

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TitleExtra brackets around COALESCE statement causes a parsing error with the SQL Server ODBC driver
URL NameExtra-brackets-around-COALESCE-statement-causes-a-parsing-error-with-the-SQL-Server-ODBC-driver
Article Number000180286
EnvironmentProduct: Connect for ODBC SQL Server driver
Version: 07.16.0284
OS: all supported platforms
Database: SQL Server
Application: all supported applications
Question/Problem Description
Extra brackets around a COALESCE statement causes the below parsing error. The error is only seen when there is also a where clause specified with a parameter.
Steps to Reproduce
Clarifying Information
Run for example the following statement:

SELECT (COALESCE(LI.col1,0.0) + COALESCE(LI.col2,0.0) + COALESCE(LI.col3, 0.0) - COALESCE(LI.col3, 0.0)) monthlyPayment FROM cotest AS LI WHERE LI.col1 = ?
Error Message[DataDirect][ODBC SQL Server Wire Protocol driver]Error encountered during the SQL Parsing.
Defect NumberDefect 48694
Enhancement Number
Cause
Resolution
Fixed in hot fix 07.16.0303. 
Refer to "Connect and Connect64 for ODBC hot fix download and install instructions" for instructions on how to download and install the hot fix.
Workaround
Remove the extra brackets:

SELECT COALESCE(LI.col1,0.0) + COALESCE(LI.col2,0.0) + COALESCE(LI.col3, 0.0) - COALESCE(LI.col3, 0.0) monthlyPayment FROM cotest AS LI WHERE LI.col1 = ?
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Last Modified Date10/19/2016 9:24 AM
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