To replace a table name with a query in MS SQL Server, the following procedure should be followed.

EXEC sp_rename {Old Table Name}, {New Table Name}

This is how it is used..

EXEC sp_rename 'OldTableName', 'NewTableName'

Note : When the relevant code runs, you will see that the table name has not changed in the left panel, Object Explorer. Therefore, the Tables folder in the database where the change is made should be Refresh.