Error: Data could not be saved. Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'BIRTHDATE', table 'XXX.dbo.CONSTITUENT'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails - When committing constituent update batch

When committing a constituent update batch, you may end up with an exceptions batch with the following error:

Data could not be saved. Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'BIRTHDATE', table '10804_0f91d835-a511-4d46-a810-7c8bd01c0918.dbo.CONSTITUENT'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails.

Article Number: 99111

Products:

Blackbaud_Altru

This was resolved in the latest release of Altru.

Steps to Duplicate

Click Revenue tab
Click Batch entry
Click add and select Constituent update batch
Enter information for constituent and click validate
Save and close
In Batch entry, expand batch and click commit
See exception batch with error

Environment

Affected Product Altru Arts & Cultural

Resolved Version Yes

Resolved Version (from previous KB) 4.9

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