What is where clause in SAP CRM-MKT - Marketing?

SAP Term: where clause

• Component: CRM-MKT

• Component Name: Marketing

• Description: Part of a rule statement that defines the condition that the data must satisfy for the statement to be executed for it. For example, the condition that the data must fulfill to be included in the returned data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A where clause is a type of clause in SAP CRM-MKT Marketing that is used to filter data from a database. It is used to specify which records should be returned from a query. The where clause is typically used in conjunction with the SELECT statement, which is used to retrieve data from a database. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The where clause can be used to filter data from a database by specifying conditions that must be met for the data to be returned. For example, if you wanted to retrieve all records from a database where the customer name is “John Smith”, you could use the following query: SELECT * FROM customers WHERE customer_name = “John Smith”. This query would return all records from the customers table where the customer name is “John Smith”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the where clause, it is important to ensure that the conditions specified are valid and that they will return the desired results. It is also important to ensure that the syntax of the query is correct, as incorrect syntax can lead to unexpected results or errors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The where clause can also be used in conjunction with other clauses such as ORDER BY and GROUP BY. These clauses can be used to sort and group data in a specific way. Additionally, the where clause can also be used with aggregate functions such as COUNT and SUM, which can be used to calculate values based on the data returned by the query.