Guys think deeper, that question is not "what is 2^31" but "why does this fail"
Its about data type limitations. The correct answer is not given in the error message
the floating point answer is i.e. 2.0^31 notice the .00000 on its end.
It fails because it overflows the default/assumed type of int.
THINK!THINKTHINK! then think again.
strive to understand before you strive to be understood!
Hiding under a desk from SSIS Implemenation Work :crazy: