How to rename a table in SQL Server?

Question

The SQL query that I have used is :

ALTER TABLE oldtable RENAME TO newtable;

But, it gives me an error.

Answer 1

To change a table name with a different schema:

Example: Change dbo.MyTable1 to wrk.MyTable2

EXEC SP_RENAME 'dbo.MyTable1', 'MyTable2'

ALTER SCHEMA wrk TRANSFER dbo.MyTable2