This query returns list of tables in a database without any rows.
Query
select schema_name(tab.schema_id) + '.' + tab.name as [table]
from sys.tables tab
inner join sys.partitions part
on tab.object_id = part.object_id
where part.index_id IN (1, 0) -- 0 - table without PK, 1 table with PK
group by schema_name(tab.schema_id) + '.' + tab.name
having sum(part.rows) = 0
order by [table]
Columns
- table - table name with schema name
Rows
- One row represents one table
- Scope of rows: only empty tables (without rows)
- Ordered by schema and table name
Sample results
Empty tables in our SSRS repository: