DROP EXCEPT RULE

Function

This syntax deletes a specified exception rule set.

Precautions

Only the system administrator can perform the DROP EXCEPT RULE operation.

Syntax

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DROP EXCEPT RULE [ IF EXISTS ] 
    rule_name ;

Parameter Description

• IF EXISTS

  Sends a notice instead of an error if the specified exception rule set does not exist.

• rule_name

  Indicates the name of the exception rule set.

  Value range: a string of 1 to 64 characters. It must comply with the naming convention.

Examples

Remove the rule set named except_rule1:

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DROP EXCEPT RULE except_rule1;

Remove the rule set named except_rule2 if it exists:

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DROP EXCEPT RULE IF EXISTS except_rule2;

Helpful Links

ALTER EXCEPT RULE, CREATE EXCEPT RULE