[DERBY-2445] Function VARCHAR truncates the results at 15 characters

• Type: Bug
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Duplicate
• Affects Version/s: 10.1.2.1, 10.2.2.0
• Component/s: SQL
• Environment: Windows XP.
• Assignee: Unassigned
• Reporter: Ephemeris Lappis
• Created: 12/Mar/07 07:44
• Updated: 21/Jan/11 18:38
• Resolved: 12/Mar/07 19:05

Description

The VARCHAR function truncates its argument, or result, at 15 characters.

For example, with the statement :
UPDATE PERSON SET LAST_NAME = VARCHAR(PERSON.LAST_NAME);
An original column value with '123456789-123456789-' is truncated and the result is '123456789-12345'.

NB : Such a statement seems a bit stupid, but i've detected the problem using Top-Link that uses the VARCHAR function to translate the JPA CONCAT function. And as I can't change what Top Link does...

Thanks for your help.

Issue Links

• duplicates: DERBY-1132 Truncation Error with Concat