• Yes, this is almost certainly possible using this construct:

    UPDATE tablea

    set ... case statements here for each field with proper code table

    FROM tablea

    LEFT JOIN to various code tables

    It is pretty complex and to me goes beyond the simple nature of forum posts. Hopefully you can figure it out from above or someone else will jump in and take the time to build it out for you. Or you can get a consultant to help.

    Best,
    Kevin G. Boles
    SQL Server Consultant
    SQL MVP 2007-2012
    TheSQLGuru on googles mail service