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    We're using the new dense_rank function for some sql.

    Unfortunately when we stick it in a procedure it doesn't like it! Any ideas?

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    I'm assuming that you're not running 9i.

    You have to use dynamic SQL (DBMS_SQL or execute immediate) to run those functions in queries in the PL/SQL engine.

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    We're on 8.1.7 on this instance.

    I'll give your advice a try. Thanks.

    The developer is working on putting the function in a view and querying the view from pl/sql. Would that really be any different?

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    it should work , I used analystic function it works fine.
    what is the error it gives. did you try your sql in sqlplus ?

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    It worked in SQL*Plus in a straight query, but when they put it in a pl/sql block .. they got the error.

    The developer(s) cluged together a solution using pl/sql tables and vars.

    I think we'll be on 9i before we figure that one out.

    Thanks folks for your input.
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    As Heath said, you need to use dynamic SQL to use any Analytical functions prior to 9i. This is not a big deal. Simply wrap the statement in quotes; stick it in a variable and do an OPEN or EXECUTE IMMEDIATE on the variable. Note that this would be *much* faster than hacking it using cursors, etc.

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    But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong

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