MySQL triggers cannot update rows in same table the trigger is assigned to. Suggested workaround?

Question

MySQL doesn\'t currently support updating rows in the same table the trigger is assigned to since the call could become recursive. Does anyone have suggestions on a good wor

Answer 1

You can actually do that The below is an example for same

DELIMITER $$
create trigger test2 
before insert on ptrt 
for each row 
begin 
if NEW.DType = "A" then 
set NEW.PA = 500; 

elseif NEW.DType = "B" then 
set NEW.PA = 1000; 

else 
set NEW.PA = 0; 
END IF; 
END;$$

DELIMITER;