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"String was not recognized as a valid DateTime" error when opening 'Import from Flat Files' menu screen

Troubleshooting


Problem

User clicks "Transfer - External Data - Import from Flat Files". User receives error message.

Symptom

Information
Standard Error
Source: System.Data
Description: String was not recognized as a valid DateTime.Couldn't store <8/24/2001 4:02:42PM> in dat_andrat Column. Expected type is DateTime.
at Microsoft.VisualBasic.ErrObject.Raise(Int32 Number, Object Source, Object Description, Object HelpFile...
<...>
[OK]

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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