When validation routines are taken

A validation routine for a table is invoked when DB2® inserts or updates a row, even for inserts that the LOAD utility makes.

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The routine is invoked for most delete operations, including a mass delete of all the rows of a table. If there are other exit routines, the validation routine is invoked before any edit routine, and after any date routine, time routine, or field procedure.

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