Question

i have a query in mysql

insert into a_archive ( select * , "Zuned Ahmed" as archivedBy from B);

The above query executing fine in mysql, this does not support in oracle.

please suggest.

Answer 1

Please use this one instead:

insert into a_archive 
select b.* , 'Zuned Ahmed' as archivedBy from B b

Explanation:

When using Oracle database:

1- To specify literal strings, single quotes '' are used. Double quotes "" serve a different purpose.

2- If * is specified without being prefixed with an alias, no other column is allowed. Otherwise, * must be prefixed with the table alias.

3- Insert ... Select ... statements follow exactly the same syntax as given above; using braces is not allowed.

Hope this will solve your problem.