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When connecting to SQL Server, "date" datatype fields are changed to "V_WStrings"

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Environment Details


When connecting to SQL Server to pull data into the Input Data tool or In-DB tool, "date" datatype fields are changed to "V_WString"
 
  • Alteryx Designer
    • All
  • OleDB Driver

Table Structure example:

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OleDB Connection:

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Medatadata:

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Cause

You are using driver 'Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server'



Resolution

Redo the connection and select provider 'SQL Server Native Client 11'
 

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OleDB Connection:

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Medatadata:

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