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Trouble with INSERT INTO statement


I can't seem to figure out why I keep getting a Syntax error in INSERT INTO statement.

The code is below.

static void ABSChangeEventsTable(string ControlNumber, string CurrentStatus)
{
   using (var connection = new OleDbConnection(strAccessConnAbstracting))
   using (var command = connection.CreateCommand())
   {
      connection.Open();               

      command.CommandText = "INSERT INTO Events (Date_Time, Details, Regarding, User, Control_Number) VALUES (@Date_Time, @Details, @Regarding, @User, @Control_Number)";

      command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Date_Time", DateTime.Now);
      command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Details", "OLD:"+CurrentStatus+" NEW: Received Fax");
      command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Regarding", "Status Changed");
      command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@User", "System");
      command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Control_Number", ControlNumber);

      try
      {
         command.ExecuteNonQuery();
      }
      catch (System.Exception ex)
      {                   
         throw;
      }
   }            
}

Solution

  • User is a reserved keyword, you need to wrap it in square brackets:

    INSERT INTO Events (Date_Time, Details, Regarding, [User], Control_Number) VALUES (@Date_Time, @Details, @Regarding, @User, @Control_Number)
    

    I'd recommend renaming that column to avoid the need for square brackets every time you reference it.