The server principal "userXYZ" is not able to access the database "DB_DNP" under the current security context. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 916)

To fix this SQL Server Management Studio 2008 Bug, please follow the directions below:

  • Open SQL Server Management Studio 2008
  • Connect to the database server as normal
  • Press F7 to open the "Object Explorer Details" window
  • In the object explorer details window expand double click on "Databases"
  • Right click on the header bar ("Name", "Recovery Model", etc) and deselect "Collation"
  • From the object explorer, refresh the "Databases"
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