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SSIS Import Excel into a Varchar SQL Table
Posted on 2015-01-14
Hello Experts Exchange
I have a Excel spreadsheet (Please see attached) that I'm trying to import into SQL Server but I'm having a nightmare trying to do it, everything I have tried has failed.
I have followed the instructions on this web page but it did not work.
http://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/1393/import-excel-unicode-data-with-sql-server-integration-services/
Several of the columns come back with the error of;
Column "Tool Code" cannot convert between Unicode and non-Unicode string data types.
Can anyone help me to create a SSIS package that will import the data into SQL Please?
Regards
SQLSearcher
MOULD-DIE-CHARTS-14-15.xls
I have a Excel spreadsheet (Please see attached) that I'm trying to import into SQL Server but I'm having a nightmare trying to do it, everything I have tried has failed.
I have followed the instructions on this web page but it did not work.
http://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/1393/import-excel-unicode-data-with-sql-server-integration-services/
Several of the columns come back with the error of;
Column "Tool Code" cannot convert between Unicode and non-Unicode string data types.
Can anyone help me to create a SSIS package that will import the data into SQL Please?
Regards
SQLSearcher
MOULD-DIE-CHARTS-14-15.xls
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You can have SQL Server, well, Management Studio to be exact, generate the SSIS package for you by using the Import Data wizard. If you don't need support for unicode characters then I recommend to use varchar (not nvarchar) for all string columns.
Have a look at the following article for the steps involved and what to keep in mind: Importing Excel Data Using Integration Services
Have a look at the following article for the steps involved and what to keep in mind: Importing Excel Data Using Integration Services
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Hello ValentinoV
I have tried to follow your instructions but when I get to the Review Data Type Mapping it says;
Found 4 unknown column type conversion(s)
You are only allowed to save the package
I have two data types DateTime and Varchar for everything else.
The problem fields are;
Job No
Bay No
Week No
Job Link
How do I solve this problem?
Regards
SQLSearcher
I have tried to follow your instructions but when I get to the Review Data Type Mapping it says;
Found 4 unknown column type conversion(s)
You are only allowed to save the package
I have two data types DateTime and Varchar for everything else.
The problem fields are;
Job No
Bay No
Week No
Job Link
How do I solve this problem?
Regards
SQLSearcher
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