ORA-00905: missing keyword

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January 24th, 2006, 09:11 AM

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ORA-00905: missing keyword

hey guys,

new to SQL, trying to run this simple query

SELECT * from STAFF
WHERE REVIEW between 31 JANUARY 06 and 31 AUG 06

its coming up wit an error such as:

ORA-00905: missing keyword

anyone know how to fix this please?

January 24th, 2006, 09:25 AM

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You aren't using mysql, contact a moderator and have them move your question to the appropriate forum. There are different forums for different databases.

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January 24th, 2006, 09:50 AM

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I suggest that you read about the to_date() function. For example here:
http://www.ss64.com/orasyntax/to_date.html

That will give you an idea about how to enter date formats in oracle.

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January 25th, 2006, 10:19 AM

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Code:

SELECT * from STAFF
WHERE REVIEW between '31-JAN-2006' and '31-AUG-2006';

The default date format in Oracle usually looks like the above. That will always work inside quotes. your date default is in V$PARAMETER. it has an nls_date_format value that shows what the default date format is.

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