"Jamadagni, Rajendra" wrote: > > This is from my user .... I can't figure why Oracle is not using the index > even with a hint. Optimizer mode is RULE. BTW the query always returns NULL > value. > > I'm running a simple query. It's taking too long. Ran an explain plan on it > and it's doing a full table scan for some reason. I've tried every data base > thinking there was an index missing or something. I did /*+ first_rows */ > as well with no success. Any ideas ? Any suggestions would be appreciated > !!!!!! > > select mso_or_independent_id > from billing_file_summary > where mso_or_independent_id = 0104167; >
A good reason would be mso_or_independent_id to be declared as a VARCHAR2. Put the id between quotes. -- Regards, Stephane Faroult Oriole Corporation Voice: +44 (0) 7050-696-269 Fax: +44 (0) 7050-696-449 Performance Tools & Free Scripts -------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.oriole.com, designed by Oracle DBAs for Oracle DBAs -------------------------------------------------------------- -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephane Faroult INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).