Re: syntax pb

On 30/05/2023 14:45, Marc Millas wrote:

> and , now, if I want to insert that:
> Insert into t2 (a, b, c, d)
> Select distinct test1.t, 'abc' as b, NULL as c, NULL as d
> From t1 test1;
>
> I get:
> ERROR:  column "d" is of type numeric but expression is of type text
> LINE 2: Select distinct test1.t, 'abc' as b, NULL as c, NULL as d
>
> HINT:  You will need to rewrite or cast the expression.

I'm guessing you'll need to cast the NULLs:

.... select distinct test1.t, 'abc', null::text, null::numeric ...

I don't think you need the aliases.

Ray.

>
> Can someone give a short SQL syntax hint ?
>
> thanks,
>
>
>
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