SQL Server Insert failure due to XML Schema validation error - sql-server

I have a XML column in a table and it is defined by a schema. I am trying to insert values into this table by using Insert into tbl1 Select * from tbl for xml. But this is failing due to schema validation failure for one of the records. But i want to insert the records which have passed the validation atleast and i can capture the others later. Can someone help me in this.

SQL server validates all dataset, not single row. If you want to validate Row-by-Row using SQL server tools, methods are:
SQLCLR (fastest) link
SSIS (easy to create) - using loop FOREACH you try to insert row into table. All failed rows are redirecting to another table.
TSQL TRY/CATCH Block - insert xml from single row to schema validated variable. Slowest one.

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VBA SQL Bulk insert excepton handling

I have to execute CSV records as batch by batch to SQL Server. In the macro, I am framing SQL query based on the record in the foreign key. So, I can not go for BULK Insert here.
I written code to iterate 100 rows and save in String like below:
Insert into table ('name','address','region') values ('Test','xxx-test-address',1);
Insert into table ('name','address','region') values ('Test','xxx-test-address',1);
Insert into table ('name','address','region') values ('Test','xxx-test-address',1);
Insert into table ('name','address','region') values ('Test','xxx-test-address',1);
Now, I am executing 100 SQL inserts against SQL Server. Let's say if error is thrown at 50th row then remaining 50 rows are not executed and error throwing at VBA.
My question is how do I find which row is throwing error?
If can not be achieved in this approach, please let me know the approach to achieve. Since 10000 or more records will be in CSV, I can not execute the records in iteration. This will hit database many times.
Thanks in advance!

How to Insert new records using SSIS? Can I use Exec SQL task or OLE DB Source SQL Command text?

I have created a table called DimInternationalFunction.
IF EXISTS (SELECT * FROM sys.objects WHERE object_id = OBJECT_ID(N'[DimInternationalFunction]') AND type in (N'U'))
DROP TABLE [DimInternationalFunction]
Go
Create Table DimInternationalFunction
(IntFunctionKey int NOT NULL identity primary key,
SubSubFunctionString char(10),
FunctionCode char(3),
SubFunctionCode char(6),
SubSubFunctionCode char(10),
SubSubFunctionName nvarchar(60),
SubFunctionName nvarchar(60),
FunctionName nvarchar(60))
I have initially inserted records in this table in SSMS.
After inserting the initial records manually in SSMS, now my manager wants me to insert "new records only" using SSIS.
I have tried using this in SSMS and it worked. Either it gives me 0 records inserted or sometimes it gives me 5 records inserted as a result. My manager wants me to do this in SSIS.
I tried using this script inside the OLE DB Source under Data Access Mode: SQL Command and SQL Command text:
insert into DWResourceTask.dbo.DimInternationalFunction
select f.SubSubFunctionString,
f.FunctionCode,
f.SubFunctionCode,
f.SubSubFunctionCode,
f.SubSubFunctionName,
f.SubFunctionName,
f.FunctionName
from ODS_Function F
where FunctionViewCode = 'INT'
and not exists (select * from DWResourceTask.dbo.DimInternationalFunction I
where (f.SubSubFunctionString=i.SubSubFunctionString
and f.FunctionCode=i.FunctionCode
and f.SubFunctionCode=i.SubFunctionCode
and f.SubSubFunctionCode=i.SubSubFunctionCode
and f.SubSubFunctionName=i.SubSubFunctionName
and f.SubFunctionName=i.SubFunctionName
and f.FunctionName=i.FunctionName)
)
The error message that I got after clicking preview is
The component reported the following warnings:
Error at Int Function [International Function Table [33]]: No column information was returned by the SQL command.
Choose OK if you want to continue with the operation.
Choose Cancel if you want to stop the operation.
Is there another component in SSIS that can do this? or can I just use either exec sql task component or ole db source?
I am thinking of using exec sql task connected to a data flow task, inside the data flow task I will put ole db source containing a staging table and do a delete on that or is there any other way to do it. Please help. Thanks in advance.
You could do it with an Execute SQL task.
If you want to do it "the pure SSIS way", you could use a lookup component. Set the "rows with no matching" handler to "Redirect to no match output", and configure the target table as connection. Then use the "No Match Output" only, ignoring the "Match Output". And send the records from the "No Match Output" to the target.
In spite of its name, the "Lookup" component can be used to filter data in many cases.
But I would assume the Execute SQL task would be more efficient for large data sets, keeping all data within the database engine.

SSIS OLEDB Command transformation (Insert if not exists)

Ok so according to Microsoft docs the OLE DB Command Transformation in SSIS does this
The OLE DB Command transformation runs an SQL statement for each row in a data flow. For example, you can run an SQL statement that inserts, updates, or deletes rows in a database table.
So I want to write some SQL to Insert rows in one of my tables only IF the record doesn't exists
So I tried this but the controls keeps complaining of bad sintaxys
IF NOT EXISTS
(SELECT * FROM M_Employee_Login WHERE
Column1=?
AND Column2=?
AND Column3=?)
INSERT INTO [M_Employee_Login]
([Column1]
,[Column2]
,[Column3])
VALUES
(?,?,?)
However if I remove the IF NOT EXISTS section (leaving the insert only) the controls says may code is Ok, what am I doing wrong.
Is there an easier solution?
Update: BTW My source is a Flat File (csv file)
Update since answer: Just to let people know. I ended up using the OLE DB Command Transformation like I planned cause is better than the OLE DB Destination for this operation. The difference is that I did used the Lookup Component to filter all the already existent records (like the answer suggested). Then use the OLE DB Command Transformation with the Insert SQL that I had in the question and it worked as expected. Hope it helps
OLEDB Command object is not the same as the OLE DB Destination
Rather than doing it as you describe, instead use a Lookup Component. Your data flow becomes Flat File Source -> Lookup Component -> OLE DB Destination
In your lookup, you will write the query SELECT Column1, Column2, Column3 FROM M_Employee_Login and configure it such that it will redirect no match entities to the stream instead of failure (depending on your version 2005 vs not 2005) this will be the default.
After the lookup, the output of No Match will contain the values that didn't find a corresponding match in the target table.
Finally, configure your OLEDB Destination to perform the fast load option.
Though you can make use of Look up component in SSIS to avoid the duplicates which is the best possible approach, but if you are looking for some query to avoid the duplicates then, you can simply insert all the data in some temp/staging table in your database, and run the following query.
INSERT INTO M_Employee_Login(Column1, Column2, Column3)
SELECT vAL1,vAL2,vAL3 from Staging_Table
EXCEPT
SELECT Column1, Column2, Column3 FROM M_Employee_Login

How to merge table from access to SQL Express?

I have one table named "Staff" in access and also have this table(same name) in SQL 2008.
Both table have thousands of records. I want to merge records from the access table to sql table without affecting the existing records in sql. Normally, I just export using OCBC driver and that works fine if that table doesn't exist in sql server. Please advise. Thanks.
A simple append query from the local access table to the linked sql server table should work just fine in this case.
So, just drop in the first (from) table into the query builder. Then change the query type to append, and you are prompted for the append table name.
From that point on, just drop in the columns you want (do not drop in the PK column, as they need not be used nor transferred in this case).
You can also type in the sql directly in the query builder. Either way, you will wind up with something like:
INSERT INTO dbo_custsql
( ADMINID, Amount, Notes, Status )
SELECT ADMINID, Amount, Notes, Status
FROM custsql1;
This may help: http://www.red-gate.com/products/sql-development/sql-compare/
Or you could write a simple program to read from each data set and do the comparison, adding, updating, and deleting, etc.

SSIS: "Failure inserting into the read-only column <ColumnName>"

I have an Excel source going into an OLE DB destination. I'm inserting data into a view that has an INSTEAD OF trigger that handles all inserts. When I try to execute the package I receive this error:
"Failure inserting into the read-only column ColumnName"
What can I do to let SSIS know that this view is safe to insert into because there is an INSTEAD OF trigger that will handle the insert?
EDIT (Additional info):
Some more additional info. I have a flat file that is being inserted into a normalized database. My initial problem was how do I take a flat file and insert that data into multiple tables while keeping track of all the primary/foreign key relationships. My solution was to create a VIEW that mimicked the structure of the flat file and then create an INSTEAD OF trigger on that view. In my INSTEAD OF trigger I would handle the logic of maintaining all the relationships between tables
My view looks something like this.
CREATE VIEW ImportView
AS
SELECT
CONVERT(varchar(100, NULL) AS CustomerName,
CONVERT(varchar(100), NULL) AS Address1,
CONVERT(varchar(100), NULL) AS Address2,
CONVERT(varchar(100), NULL) AS City,
CONVERT(char(2), NULL) AS State,
CONVERT(varchar(250), NULL) AS ItemOrdered,
CONVERT(int, NULL) AS QuantityOrdered
...
I will never need to select from this view, I only use it to insert data into it from this flat file I receive. I need someway to tell SQL Server that the fields aren't really read only because there is an INSTEAD OF trigger on this view.
Additionally you could just select Keep Identity checkbox in OLEDB Destination Editor, if your column is IDENTITY
It's not an ideal solution but I found a workaround to my problem. Since SSIS was complaining about inserting into my view I created a table with the exact same structure as my view. Then, in an INSTEAD OF trigger on that table, I merely insert the information destined for the table into the view. This adds one more step into the import process but is not a big deal.
Why is the column "read only"? Could you post schema for the view and the underlying table(s)? Is the column IDENTITY? Is there a WITH CHECK OPTION on the view? Is it a derived (calculated) column?
UPDATE:
I see now, a bit unusual application of a view, maybe a stored procedure would have been more appropriate choice -- a stored procedure in the DB and an OLEDB Command in SSIS.
Your final solution with a table as a destination is actually faster, providing that you do not use trigger, but use bulk-insert from the staging table to "final" tables.

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