select distinct col1 from table_name where col1 like 'ABC_____' and col2 > 0 order by col1;
returns 38 rows ...... but .... select distinct col1 from table_name where col1 like 'ABC_____' and col2 > 0 order by col1 desc; returns 0 rows just by putting in the descending clause.... anybody seen this happen before .... new index has been added on the table, but nothing else is new. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Johnson, Michael 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).