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Correct Syntax When Limiting Results in Sybase SQL Statement Query


I am trying to put a limit on my Sybase SELECT statement query, but I keep getting syntax errors. I've tried using both limit and SELECT * TOP 10, but neither seems to work. This is my SELECT statement code:

      SELECT top 10 * 
      // column params
            FROM claims c
    LEFT OUTER JOIN claims_transaction as ct
        ON ct.claim_id = c.id
    LEFT OUTER JOIN claims_batch_listings cb
        ON cb.batch_listing = c.batchl
    LEFT OUTER JOIN notes_details d
        ON d.id_number = c.notes_detail_id
    LEFT OUTER JOIN individual_ins_xref px
        ON px.pt_id = c.ind_id
        AND px.ins_id = c.ins_id
    LEFT OUTER JOIN individuals ind
        ON ind.id_number = c.ind_id
    LEFT OUTER JOIN sections sec
        ON ind.sec_id = sec.id_number 
    LEFT OUTER JOIN contract_items cont
        ON c.contract_id = cont.contract_id   
            WHERE ( d.date_of_visit >= px.coverage_start AND d.date_of_visit <= px.coverage_end )
                AND visit_type <> 'No Visit'
            ORDER BY c.datetimecreated;

Solution

  • The * is wrong. Just lose it and you should be OK:

    SELECT top 10 -- * removed here
    c.claim_problem as problem,
    -- etc.