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

Try:

insert into tableX (a_id, b_id)
SELECT service_id, 4 as QUESTIONMARK FROM tableY WHERE id in (10, 2);

This works on many database engines however we don't know what environment you are working on.

EDIT: What is the second insert supposed to be?