May someone please let me know if there is a way to import CSV files in an existing table using SQL Server Management Studio GUI
I tried the below but this method always creates a new table and will not allow importing in an existing table:
Right click the database and select Tasks -> Flat File...
Click the Next > button.
For Data Source, select Flat File Source. Then use the Browse button to select the CSV file. Spend some time configuring the data import before clicking the Next > button.
I found a solution to import my data from a CSV file into an existing table using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Please note the main point or step that I was missing on earlier was not doing the right-click on the existing table in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and choose "Import Data" from the context menu. This step is crucial because it initiates the data import process with the intention of importing data into the selected existing table, rather than creating a new one.
Completion: Once the import is completed, you should see a summary of the process, including any potential errors or warnings that may have occurred during the import.