SQL Error 03: Server Version Error system invalid exception when inserting data into db in SQL

SQL Error 03: Server Version Error system invalid exception when inserting data into db in SQL ? 

A "server version error" or "System.InvalidOperationException" when inserting data into a database can occur due to various reasons. Below are the possible causes and solutions:

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1. Check Database Connection

Ensure that the connection to the database is properly established.

Solution:

• Make sure your connection string is correct.
• Test the connection using a simple query like:

  using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection("Your_Connection_String"))
  {
      try
      {
          conn.Open();
          Console.WriteLine("Connection Successful!");
      }
      catch (Exception ex)
      {
          Console.WriteLine("Connection Error: " + ex.Message);
      }
  }
  

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2. Verify SQL Server Version Compatibility

• If you're using an older database version, but the ADO.NET provider is updated, version conflicts may arise.

Solution:

• Run this query to check your SQL Server version:

  SELECT @@VERSION;
  

• Ensure your database driver (SQLClient) is compatible with your SQL Server version.

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3. Check Your Insert Query for Errors

If there are mismatched data types or NULL values where NOT NULL is required, an InvalidOperationException can occur.

Solution:

• Manually test your INSERT query in SQL Server first.
• Ensure column names and values match data types.
• Example correct insert query:

  INSERT INTO Users (UserID, UserName, Email, CreatedDate)
  VALUES (1, 'JohnDoe', 'johndoe@email.com', GETDATE());
  

• If using C#:

  string query = "INSERT INTO Users (UserID, UserName, Email, CreatedDate) VALUES (@UserID, @UserName, @Email, @CreatedDate)";
  
  using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(query, conn))
  {
      cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@UserID", 1);
      cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@UserName", "JohnDoe");
      cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Email", "johndoe@email.com");
      cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@CreatedDate", DateTime.Now);
  
      cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
  }
  

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4. Check for Identity Insert Issues

If you have an IDENTITY column, inserting data without setting IDENTITY_INSERT ON can cause an error.

Solution:

SET IDENTITY_INSERT Users ON;
INSERT INTO Users (UserID, UserName, Email, CreatedDate) VALUES (1, 'JohnDoe', 'johndoe@email.com', GETDATE());
SET IDENTITY_INSERT Users OFF;

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5. Check for Null Values in NOT NULL Columns

If your table does not allow NULL values but you are inserting NULL, an error occurs.

Solution:

• Check for missing values before inserting:

  if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(userName) || string.IsNullOrEmpty(email))
  {
      throw new InvalidOperationException("UserName and Email cannot be null.");
  }
  

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6. Ensure the Database Table Exists

If you are inserting into a table that does not exist, an error occurs.

Solution:

• Run this query to confirm the table exists:

  SELECT * FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES WHERE TABLE_NAME = 'YourTableName';
  

• If missing, create the table.

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7. Wrap Queries in Transactions for Debugging

To prevent data corruption, wrap inserts in a transaction:

using (SqlTransaction transaction = conn.BeginTransaction())
{
    using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("INSERT INTO Users (UserName, Email) VALUES (@UserName, @Email)", conn, transaction))
    {
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@UserName", "JohnDoe");
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Email", "johndoe@email.com");

        try
        {
            cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
            transaction.Commit();  // Save changes
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            transaction.Rollback();  // Undo changes on error
            Console.WriteLine("Transaction Failed: " + ex.Message);
        }
    }
}

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Final Steps

✅ Check the connection string
✅ Ensure SQL Server compatibility
✅ Debug and test insert queries manually
✅ Wrap inserts in transactions to detect errors

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