skb 44459 (8/23/2013)
Here is the simplified queryselect
m.trans_num ,
m.trans_type ,
m.lot
from matltran m
/*I want to find the top 1 record from same tables with 'WHERE trans_type = 'F' and lot = m.lot */
inner join top 1 record of matltran table where trans_type = 'F' and lot = m.lot
Top 1 as ordered by what?
I don't even begin to understand what you mean by joining to the top 1 row. We don't join to rows, you join to a table. Why would you want to select 1 row and join it to itself? I think it would serve you well to post some solid details and a clear description of what you are trying to do.
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