How to pass in multiple values with single quote in MSSQL store proc

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Hi all, i know this is stupid question, but the fact is i'm stuck with it over the past 1 hour trying to figure out how to do it.
ok, here is my situation,

for example, i'm trying to pass in a parameter to a store proc with the select statement like below:

SQL

DECLARE @strA VARCHAR(20) = '''1'',''2'''
 
select * from tableA
where ColA in (   @strA )

it executed with no error, no result...which is wrong because there should be result return, i tested the query..

SQL

select * from tableA
where ColA in ('1','2')

please advise what is wrong with my store proc. thanks in advance.

Posted 20-Jun-16 23:11pm

kitproj

Updated 21-Jun-16 0:13am

Maciej Los

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Maciej Los 21-Jun-16 5:46am

Does the second query returns any data?

kitproj 21-Jun-16 6:06am

yes, it does. that's why i think is the single quote that causing the result not showing.

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CHill60 · Accepted Answer · 2016-06-21T00:13:00

Solution 1

You have to use dynamic sql if you are going to pass the data through like that
e.g.

SQL

DECLARE @strA VARCHAR(20) = '''1'',''2'''
 
DECLARE @sql NVARCHAR(MAX) = 'select * from tableA where ColA in (' + @strA + ')'
EXEC sp_sqlexec @sql

Posted 21-Jun-16 0:13am

CHill60

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Maciej Los 21-Jun-16 6:17am

5ed!

kitproj 22-Jun-16 21:06pm

thanks Chill60.