BUG: Converting char to float Causes Arithmetic Overflow

 Last reviewed: April 28, 1997
Article ID: Q87797

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2 for OS/2
  • Microsoft SQL Server, version 4.2
BUG# OS/2: 1418 (4.2) 
       NT:  775 (4.2)

SYMPTOMS

When you convert from a nonnumeric character data type to floating point, you will receive the following error message 232: 

   Arithmetic overflow

WORKAROUND

Convert from char to real instead of char to float.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 4.2 for OS/2 and Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

You can reproduce this problem using the following command in ISQL: 

   convert (float, 'cat')
The complete error syntax is: 

   Msg 232, Level 16, State 2:
   Arithmetic overflow for type varchar, value = 0.000000.
   Arithmetic overflow occurred.

Additional query words: Transact-SQL Windows NT
Keywords : kbbug4.20 kbother SSrvServer SSrvWinNT
Version : 4.2 4.2
Platform : OS/2 WINDOWS
Issue type : kberrmsg

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: April 28, 1997
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.