Deleting a Function

Function

This statement is used to delete functions.

Syntax

DROP [TEMPORARY] FUNCTION [IF EXISTS] [db_name.] function_name;

Keywords

  • TEMPORARY: Indicates whether the function to be deleted is a temporary function.

  • IF EXISTS: Used when the function to be deleted does not exist to avoid system errors.

Precautions

  • An existing function is deleted. If the function to be deleted does not exist, the system reports an error.

  • Only the HIVE syntax is supported.

Example

The mergeBill function is deleted.

DROP FUNCTION mergeBill;