How to fix the datetime2 out-of-range conversion error using DbContext and SetInitializer?

Question

I\'m using the DbContext and Code First APIs introduced with Entity Framework 4.1.

The data model uses basic data types such as string

Answer 1

In case anyone is as dopey as me, double check the year of your date. I was converting a date from a text file in YYMMDD format so was creating a date with a year of 0020, not 2020. Obvious error but I spent more time looking at it but not seeing it than I should have!