Stefan, try following in sqlplus ...
set serveroutput on declare n_num number; begin n_num := raknaupp.fakturanummer; dbms_out.put_line(to_char(n_num)); end; / PS: Tom, this function does a UPDATE and COMMIT, so it can NEVER be used in DML statement as it violates the purity requirements. HTH Raj ______________________________________________________ Rajendra Jamadagni MIS, ESPN Inc. Rajendra dot Jamadagni at ESPN dot com Any opinion expressed here is personal and doesn't reflect that of ESPN Inc. QOTD: Any clod can have facts, but having an opinion is an art!
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