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databricks Platform · Updated Mar 10, 2026

Databricks Runtime 18: March 10, 2026

Error messages for scalar subqueries used with EXEC IMMEDIATE now identify the specific cause more clearly.

What it does

Error messages for scalar subqueries used with EXEC IMMEDIATE now identify the specific cause more clearly. Fixed a race condition in streaming checkpoint log compaction that could cause non deterministic behavior in Structured Streaming queries. [Security fix] Operating system security updates.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Error messages for scalar subqueries used with EXEC IMMEDIATE now identify the specific cause more clearly. Fixed a race condition in streaming checkpoint log compaction that could cause non deterministic behavior in Structured Streaming queries.

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Key takeaway
Error messages for scalar subqueries used with EXEC IMMEDIATE now identify the specific cause more clearly.
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