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Troubleshooting
Problem
When using the cast function in a datasource, the following error is thrown: [Microsoft][ODBC Excel Driver]Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression 'cast(MTD as integer)'. The same code works without error in SQL Server Analyzer.
Symptom
[Microsoft][ODBC Excel Driver]Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression 'cast(MTD as integer)'
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Document Information
More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence
Software version:
8.3, 8.4
Operating system(s):
Windows
Document number:
386169
Modified date:
08 May 2025
UID
swg21367091
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