How to Fix: Conversion failed when converting date and/or time from character string while inserting datetime
Cannot convert varchar to datetime error when inserting values into a datetime field in SQL Server.
📋 Table of Contents
The error message 'Cannot convert varchar to datetime' occurs when SQL Server is unable to successfully convert a character string into a DateTime data type. This issue often arises when the format of the date and/or time in the input string does not match the expected format.
🔍 Why This Happens
- [Cause]
🔧 Proven Troubleshooting Steps
Method 1: Using the Convert Function
- Step 1: Use the CONVERT function to explicitly convert the date and time string to a DateTime data type. For example, use CONVERT(datetime, '21-02-2012 6:10:00 PM');
Method 2: Using the TRY_CONVERT Function
- Step 1: Use the TRY_CONVERT function to attempt a conversion and handle any errors that may occur. For example, use TRY_CONVERT(datetime, '21-02-2012 6:10:00 PM');
🎯 Final Words
By applying these methods, you can successfully resolve the 'Conversion failed when converting date and/or time from character string while inserting datetime' error in SQL Server.
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