DB2 Error Code – -511 the for update clause cannot be specified because the table designated by the cursor cannot be modified

In this post, you’ll learn about the error message -511 the for update clause cannot be specified because the table designated by the cursor cannot be modified in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it

IBM DB2 Error Message

-511 the for update clause cannot be specified because the table designated by the cursor cannot be modified

Reason for the Error

The result table of the SELECT statement cannot be updated.� This can occur if the SELECT specifies more than one table or view in the� FROM clause, if the SELECT list contains a built-in function or DISTINCT,� or if the statement contains an ORDER BY or GROUP BY or HAVING clause.� This can also occur if a view is specified in the FROM clause and the view� cannot be updated.

Solution

Updates cannot be performed on the result table as� it is specified.