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DECODE Function

I'm having problems with the following error when trying to use the DECODE function:-

ORA-00939: Too many arguments for function

Does anyone know what the upper limit is for the number of arguments, and if there is a way around it?
Aug 15 '07 #1
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debasisdas
8,127 Expert 4TB
can you post your code for my reference please.
Aug 15 '07 #2
amitpatel66
2,367 Expert 2GB
Tha maximum no of components for DECODE is 255 which includes EXPR,SEARCHES,RESULTS...
Aug 19 '07 #3
babind
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hi this is anjan from hyd
plz check once ur code
otherwise send me ur code plz



Tha maximum no of components for DECODE is 255 which includes EXPR,SEARCHES,RESULTS...
Aug 20 '07 #4

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