How to use a package constant in SQL SELECT statement?

Question

How can I use a package variable in a simple SELECT query statement in Oracle?

Something like

SELECT * FROM MyTable WHERE TypeId = MyPackage.MY_TYPE
         


        

Answer 1

No, you aren'e allowed to do that. You would need to provide a function that returns the value and then use that in the SQL:

SELECT * FROM MyTable WHERE TypeId = MyPackage.FUN_MY_TYPE