How To Fix IQAPI038 - Package mode not possible for this query

IQAPI038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQAPI - InfoSet Query API: Messages and Errors

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Package mode not possible for this query

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IQAPI038 - Details

• The SAP error message IQAPI038: Package mode not possible for this query typically occurs in SAP IQ (Sybase IQ) when a query cannot be executed in package mode. Package mode is a feature that allows multiple SQL statements to be sent to the database in a single network round trip, which can improve performance. However, not all queries can be executed in this mode due to certain limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Complex Queries: The query may involve complex operations that cannot be packaged, such as certain types of joins, subqueries, or functions that are not supported in package mode.
  Data Modifications: If the query involves data modification (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) along with SELECT statements, it may not be eligible for package mode.
  Unsupported SQL Features: The use of certain SQL features or constructs that are not compatible with package mode can trigger this error.
  Database Configuration: The database settings or configurations may restrict the use of package