VARCHAR to DECIMAL

Question

I want to convert a varchar(max) column to decimal(10,4).

When I try to use cast or convert I am getting an arit

Answer 1

You are missing the fact that 6.999,50 is not a valid decimal. You can't have a comma and a decimal point in a decimal value surely? What number is it supposed to be?

Assuming your locale specifies . as grouping and , as decimal separator: To remove the grouping digits:

SELECT CONVERT(decimal(11,2), REPLACE('6.999,50', '.', ''))

will yield 6999,50 as a decimal