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rsdondo
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Keep getting [DataFormat.Error] We couldn't convert to Date error

Hi all,

 

I keep on getting this [DataFormat.Error] We couldn't convert to Date. every time I refresh my data on Query Editor.

 

It appears even when selecting Text Columns (I had previously appleid only conversion to text format for that column).

 

I think this is a bug. 

 

Please see attached images. 

 

Many thanks for oyur time.

 

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AngeloParana
Resolver I
Resolver I

In PowerQuery, filter the date field with "Keep rows with error" then check the error

Joe_Barry
Super User
Super User

Hi @rsdondo 

 

Are you importing from an excel?

 

If so, it could be that the error is coming from a symbol that someone entered manually in the excel. Before the step where it is converted in Power Query, sort the column from A-Z and see if you can find such symbols, if you do, just highlight the cell and replace with null.

 

If it's a differnet source, please let me know and I will try help further

 

Joe




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