How to change the datatype of a column from string/text to Datetype in tabular editor

[Manichin]

I have date column in string/text. i need to change that into datetime so that i can split that into Year and month to create hierarchy for a visual. I need to use tabular editor. The dataset i am using is in direct query mode. I couldnt direct change the datatype of that column in tabilar editor. i got error. when i try the following calculated column,
CONVERT(Values('Query2'[CreationDate]), DateTime) in visual i am getting the following error and data is not populating. Anyone please suggest how to correct this.

Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi ,

I have create a simple sample, please refer to it to see if it helps you.

Using "200502" it would look like

DateColumn = 
DATE("20" & LEFT('Table'[Date],2),
            MID('Table'[Date],3,2),
            RIGHT('Table'[Date],2)
    )

I have also found a helpful blog, please refer to see if it helps you.

Power bi date format (Various examples) - EnjoySharePoint

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