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Database Function Call (dbfunction_call) Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

A database function is called (dbfunction_call) in the same way as a function. The database function is created by executing a CREATE FUNCTION statement.

Syntax

<dbfunction_call> ::= <dbfunction_name> ( [<expression>,...] )

Explanation

The current user must have the authorization to execute the database function (EXECUTE privilege).

Example

The  avgprice database function determines the average price for single rooms in hotels that are located within the specified zip code range. This function could be used as follows:

SELECT hno, avgprice(zip) avgprice FROM hotel WHERE hno < 100

HNO

AVGPRICE

10

135

20

70

30

45

40

87,5

50

105

60

120

70

115

80

87,5

90

90

See also:

SQL Tutorial: Database Functions

Functions: Overview

 

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