Teradata Database Message 5586 - 5586 - Analytics Database - Teradata Vantage

Analytics Database Messages

Deployment
VantageCloud
VantageCore
Edition
Enterprise
IntelliFlex
VMware
Product
Analytics Database
Teradata Vantage
Release Number
15.xx,16.xx,17.xx
Published
June 2022
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en-US
ft:lastEdition
2023-01-05
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dita:id
B035-1096
lifecycle
latest
Product Category
Teradata Vantageā„¢
Message
Random not allowed in inserted column value(s).
Explanation
Use of random function disallowed for either of the cases: 1.) For creating a PI column value in a simple insert statement like, insert t1 (random(1,10),...). 2.) For insert/update of column(PI or non-PI) value(s) through mload. As the random function may produce inconsistent results.
Generated By
OptIns,OptEdIns,OptEdUpd
For Whom
End User.
Notes
None
Remedy
Use insert select if you have to use Random in PI columns insert into t1 select (random(1,10),...);