READ RESULT SET (SQL)

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# READ RESULT SET (SQL)

Common Set Syntax:

`READ` [(limit)] `RESULT SET` result-set `INTO` |  | `VIEW` view-name parameter [, parameter]... |  | `FROM` ddm-name
[`GIVING` [:] sql-code]
`END-RESULT` [(r)] | (structured mode only) |  |  |
`LOOP` [(r)] | (reporting mode only) |  |  |

Extended Set Syntax:

`READ` [(limit)] `RESULT SET` result-set `INTO` |  | `VIEW` view-name parameter [, parameter]... |  | `FROM` ddm-name
[`WITH INSENSITIVE SCROLL` [:] scroll-hv]
[`GIVING` [:] sql-code]
`END-RESULT` [(r)] | (structured mode only) |  |  |
`LOOP` [(r)] | (reporting mode only) |  |  |

This document covers the following topics:

- READ RESULT SET Usage

- READ RESULT SET Syntax Description

For an explanation of the symbols used in the syntax diagram, see Syntax Symbols.

Belongs to Function Group: Database Access and Update

## READ RESULT SET Usage

The SQL statement `READ RESULT SET` can only be used in conjunction with a `CALLDBPROC` statement. It is used to read a result set which was created by a stored procedure that was invoked by a previous `CALLDBPROC` statement.

## READ RESULT SET Syntax Description

Syntax Element | Description
--- | ---
`limit` | Limit Option: You can limit the number of rows to be read. You can specify the limit either as a numeric constant (`0 - 4294967295`) or as a variable of format N, P or I.
`result-set` | Result Set: As `result-set` you specify a result-set locator variable filled by a preceding `CALLDBPROC` statement. `result-set` has to be a variable of format/length I4. Note If a syncpoint operation takes place between the `CALLDBPROC` statement and the `READ RESULT SET` statement, the result sets can no longer be accessed by the `READ RESULT SET` statement.
`INTO` | INTO Clause: The `INTO` clause is used to specify the target fields in the program which are to be filled with the result set. The `INTO` clause can specify either single parameters or one or more views as defined in the `DEFINE DATA` statement.
`VIEW` view-name | VIEW Clause: `view-name` specifies a view whose fields receive the columns of the result set created by the stored procedure invoked via the `CALLDBPROC` statement. The number of columns of the result set must correspond to the number of fields defined in the view (not counting group fields, redefining fields and indicator fields).
`parameter` | Parameter: Each `parameter` specifies a field which receives a column of the result set created by the stored procedure invoked via the `CALLDBPROC` statement.
`FROM ddm-name` | DDM Name: As `ddm-name` you specify the name of the data definition module (DDM) which is used to "address" the database executing the stored procedure. For further information, see `ddm-name`.
`WITH INSENSITIVE SCROLL` `[:] scroll_hv` | WITH INSENSITIVE SCROLL Clause: This clause belongs to the SQL Extended Set. This clause is not currently supported. When used, it will cause a compiler error.
`GIVING sqlcode` | GIVING sqlcode Clause: This clause may be used to obtain the SQLCODE of the SQL "fetch" operation used to process the result set. If this clause is specified and the SQLCODE of the SQL operation is not `0`, no Natural error message will be issued. In this case, the action to be taken in reaction to the SQLCODE value has to be coded in the invoking Natural object. The `sqlcode` field has to be a variable of format/length I4. If the `GIVING sqlcode` clause is omitted, a Natural error message will be issued if the SQLCODE is not `0`.
`END-RESULT (r)` | End of READ RESULT SET Statement: In structured mode, the Natural reserved keyword `END-RESULT` must be used to end the `READ RESULT SET` statement. You can specify labels or line numbers with `END-RESULT` in structured mode. In reporting mode, the Natural statement `LOOP` must be used to end the `READ RESULT SET` statement. You can specify labels or line numbers with `LOOP` in reporting mode.
`LOOP (r)`

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