How to call function from Merge?

Question

Hello,
I have a cursor with a loop and a Merge.
I need to call a package function from Merge instead of direct Insert.
Is is possible?
Instead of Insert:
FOR c1 in (SELECT EMP_ID..
                FROM..
                WHERE.. )
      Loop
        Merge into EMP em using DUAL
            On (em.EMP_ID = c1.EMP_ID)
            When Not Matched Then
              Insert (EMP_ID..)
              Values (c1.EMP_ID.. );
      End Loop;
I need to call a function to get back a confirmation of insert:
FOR c1 in (SELECT EMP_ID..
                FROM..
                WHERE.. )
      Loop
        Merge into EMP em using DUAL
            On (em.EMP_ID = c1.EMP_ID)
            When Not Matched Then
              v_return := p_util.emp_audit (c1.EMP_ID.. );
      End Loop;
I know that the second sample code is incorrect. it is just to give an idea of what I'm trying to achieve.
Is there a way around it?
What is the correct way to call a function from there?
I am on Apex 4.2
Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi Leons,
I have a cursor with a loop and a Merge.
I need to call a package function from Merge instead of direct Insert.
Is is possible?
    No, merge statement is not meant for it. It is meant for combining multiple DML operations.
    Refer :
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/B28359_01/server.111/b28286/statements_9016.htm#SQLRF01606 Oracle DB 11g
http://docs.oracle.com/database/121/SQLRF/statements_9016.htm#SQLRF01606 Oracle DB 12c
    You have to change your logic to achieve what you want.
    Hope this helps!
Regards,
Kiran