The “mssqlclient.py ERROR” message typically indicates an issue with the Microsoft SQL Server client library. Here are some steps you can take to try to fix the issue:
Check the connection string: The error could be caused by an incorrect connection string. Double-check the connection string and make sure that it is correct and properly formatted.
Check network connectivity: The error could be caused by a network connectivity issue. Make sure that the server is reachable and that there are no firewall or network issues blocking the connection.
Check authentication: The error could be caused by an authentication issue. Make sure that the username and password are correct and that the user has the necessary permissions to access the database.
Check driver installation: The error could be caused by a missing or outdated driver. Make sure that the Microsoft SQL Server client library is installed and up-to-date.
Check the version of Python: The error could be caused by an incompatible version of Python. Make sure that the version of Python being used is compatible with the version of the Microsoft SQL Server client library being used.
Consult documentation or forums: If you’re still having trouble fixing the error, consult the documentation or forums for the Microsoft SQL Server client library or the Python library you’re using. You may find that others have encountered the same issue and have already found a solution.