Unable to update view comment via SQL/API unless owner, but column comments work (Unity Catalog)
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01-15-2026 10:56 AM
I’m working with Databricks Unity Catalog and observing an inconsistent permission behavior for views.
Scenario
A view exists that was created by another user
I have sufficient privileges on the catalog/schema/view (SELECT, MODIFY, ALL PRIVILEGES)
I can:
Query the view
Add column comments for view successfully using SQL editor in databricks UI and /statements api end point with COMMENT ON COLUMN query
Update the view comment via Databricks UI
But I cannot update the view-level comment via SQL editor in databricks UI or API
Question
- Why Views is bound by this owner condition while table works with MODIFY permission only?
- While documentation says, "Comment on column" will only work for owners but I am able to use it even when I don't own the view?