use of PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION and fix of mutating error in IFS ERP

In the vast world of Oracle databases, there are numerous features and functionalities that can enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of your database operations.

One such feature that often comes in handy, especially in complex scenarios, is "PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION."

In this blog post, we'll delve into what this pragma is, and why it's used ?

What is PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION?

PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION is a declarative statement in Oracle PL/SQL that allows a transaction to be independent of the main transaction within which it is called.

In simpler terms, it lets you create a sub-transaction within the main transaction.

This sub-transaction is autonomous, meaning it can commit or roll back changes independently, without affecting the main transaction.

Why Use PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION?

Now, you might be wondering why anyone would need to create autonomous transactions within a database.

Here are a few scenarios where PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION can be incredibly useful:

Logging and Auditing: Autonomous transactions are commonly used for logging and auditing purposes. For example, you might want to log every successful login attempt in your application. By using PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION, you can ensure that the logging operation always commits successfully, even if the main transaction fails.

Error Handling: In complex PL/SQL code, error handling can become intricate. Autonomous transactions can be used to handle errors gracefully, ensuring that specific actions are taken, such as logging the error details, regardless of the outcome of the main transaction.

Parallel Processing: When you need to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, you can use autonomous transactions to run these tasks independently. This can improve overall performance and reduce processing time.

How to Use PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION in IFS :

when we are declaring custom events in IFS , only we need to use this concept as it may happen in event that we need to introduce a process while doing one main process

You often do not need to write this PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION in custom event but when you get the below error while executing any process then you need to use this 

Error is: table is mutating and function / trigger may not see it

There is a specific way to fix this error . You declare it in your PL/SQL block or procedure before any other executable code. Here's a basic example:

In conclusion, PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION is a valuable feature in Oracle PL/SQL that allows you to create independent sub-transactions within your main transactions.

It can be a powerful tool for handling errors, logging, and parallel processing.

However, it should be used thoughtfully and with a clear understanding of its implications to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of your Oracle database.

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