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Preventing and Handling SQL Conversion Errors


Handling Conversion Errors

Write a SQL query to handle conversion errors using TRY...CATCH.

Solution:

BEGIN TRY
    -- Attempt to convert invalid data.
    SELECT CAST('InvalidNumber' AS INT) AS Result;
END TRY
BEGIN CATCH
    -- Capture and display the error.
    PRINT 'Conversion error: ' + ERROR_MESSAGE();
END CATCH;

Explanation:

  • Purpose of the Query :
    • The goal is to handle conversion errors gracefully using TRY...CATCH.
  • Key Components :
    • CAST: Attempts to convert a string to an integer.
    • ERROR_MESSAGE(): Captures the error message for debugging.
  • Why Handle Conversion Errors? :
    • Conversion errors can cause queries to fail unexpectedly.
    • Proper handling ensures robustness and prevents crashes.
  • Real-World Application :
    • In ETL processes, conversion errors are common when importing unclean data.

Additional Notes:

  • Validate data formats before attempting conversions.
  • Use TRY_CAST or TRY_CONVERT if supported by the database.
  • Important Considerations:
    • Log conversion errors for further investigation.

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

  • Write a SQL query to handle conversion errors when importing CSV data with inconsistent formats.
  • Write a SQL query to use TRY_CAST to safely convert a column containing mixed data types without causing runtime errors.
  • Write a SQL query to log rows that fail during a bulk data conversion process.
  • Write a SQL query to validate and sanitize user input before performing type conversions.

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