Blank Data Value in the Source Converts to a Space Character in the Target

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Blank Data Value in the Source Converts to a Space Character in the Target

Question

A varchar has a blank data value in the source. When replicated to the target, DSS converts it to a space character.

Environment

  • DSS 6
  • Source: SQL Server
  • Target: Snowflake

Answer

To resolve this issue, do the following:

  1. Define action TableProperties with parameter TrimWhiteSpace to remove trailing whitespace from varchar.
  2. Re-activate the channel.