Optional clause that determines whether the function (or external stored procedure) can read or modify data that is external to Teradata Database.
- MODIFIES EXTERNAL DATA
- The function modifies data that is external to Teradata Database.
- NO EXTERNAL DATA
- The function does not access data that is external to Teradata Database. This is the default.
- READS EXTERNAL DATA
- The function reads, but does not modify data that is external to Teradata Database.