FIX: Convert to Text Function w/ NULL Input Returns Blank String

ID: Q165597

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

BUG #: 16417 (WINDOWS: 6.5)

SYMPTOMS

Select convert(text,NULL) returns a blank string instead of NULL.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use select convert(varchar(255),NULL).

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 3 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For more information, contact your primary support provider.


Keywords          : SSrvGen kbbug6.50 ssrvtrans_sql 
Version           : 6.5
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: April 9, 1999