Using insert into … select results in a incorrect syntax near select, why?

Question

How can I make a SELECT inside an INSERT operation?

insert into tableX (a_id, b_id) 
VALUES ((SELECT service_id 
         FROM tableY 
         WHERE id = 10, 2))         


        

Answer 1

You don't need the values key word and also you can add the default value 2 for b_id column in the select list instead of adding it after the SELECT statement

Try this:

INSERT INTO tableX (a_id, b_id) 
SELECT service_id, 2 
  FROM tableY 
 WHERE id = 10