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Sequences in PL/SQL Expressions (Doc ID 433068.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 03, 2022

Applies to:

PL/SQL - Version 11.1.0.6 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.Purpose

The purpose of this note is to introduce the 11g new feature that allows sequences in PL/SQL expressions.

With Database versions prior to 11i, the following errors may appear:

PLS-00357: Table,View Or Sequence reference 'EMPLOYEES_SEQ.NEXTVAL' not allowed in this context
PLS-00357: Table,View Or Sequence reference 'EMPLOYEES_SEQ.CURRVAL' not allowed in this context

Scope

This note is intended for PL/SQL developers.

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 11g New Feature: Sequences in PL/SQL Expressions

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