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Bensontsoi
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DataFormat.Error: couldn't parse the input provided as a Date value

Hello everyone, 

 

I am converting the pdf into excel format when I am converting the data for September 

it shows up a data format error, could not identify the pdf month format"Sept"

Bensontsoi_1-1670828656775.png

 

I have tried to change the locale but failed, the excel can read "Sep" but not "Sept"

Bensontsoi_0-1670828448210.png

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Could anyone please take a look? 

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v-jingzhang
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Hi @Bensontsoi 

 

Before the "Changed Type" step, insert a step to replace "Sept" with "Sep". This will probably solve the problem.

Replace values and errors - Power Query | Microsoft Learn

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Jing
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Anonymous
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Sometimes the best answers are the simplest. Many thanks for this. 👍

 

Bensontsoi
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@v-jingzhang 
Great thanks, it did help to solve my problem. 

 

v-jingzhang
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Community Support

Hi @Bensontsoi 

 

Before the "Changed Type" step, insert a step to replace "Sept" with "Sep". This will probably solve the problem.

Replace values and errors - Power Query | Microsoft Learn

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Jing
If this post helps, please Accept it as Solution to help other members find it. Highly appreciate your Kudos!

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