Incorrect syntax near the keyword into

Error Message:

Msg 156, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘INTO’.

This error occurs when the syntax of the select into statement is not correct.

Example:

SELECT * FROM 
Product INTO ProductBackup

When the above code is executed error message 156 would occur.

Fix/Resolution:

- Check the SELECT INTO syntax.
- Make sure that the INTO Statement is after the column list( or *) and before FROM.

Fixed Code:

SELECT * INTO ProductBackup 
FROM Product