Cannot assign alias to this field.

An alias can only be created for a suitable column or table. The field you have chosen is not valid. Verify that the settings for the field are correct.

For more information, see How to: Create Column Aliases (Visual Database Tools) or How to: Create Table Aliases (Visual Database Tools).

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