SQL Server error code
SQL Server error 3169
SQL Server raises error 3169 at severity 16, which marks a problem with the query or data that you can correct.
The database was backed up on a server running database version %d. That version is incompatible with this server, which supports version %d. Either restore the database on a server that supports the backup, or use a backup that is compatible with this server.
| Msg | 3169 |
|---|---|
| Name | NA |
| Severity | 16 |
| Group | 3000–3999 |
What it means
Certain features in SQL Server affect the structure of the database files. When you restore a database to another instance of SQL Server, the file format might not be compatible with a different version of the SQL Server Database Engine.