Why does OWB generate merge statement when target type = Update

Question

Hi there
getting problem message cannot generate merge. I don't undretand why even trying to ctreate a merge when should be an update and then sql would be fine.
trying to update a table whose expiry date = '31-DEC-4000' (via raget filter for update
and also put value from src into this field.
This would be ok in sql
update table
set col = new_value
where col = 31-dec-4000'
Any thoughts - it seems strange why OWB generate a merge when set target type to Update since other target types of Update/Insert and Insert/Update available to generate merge.
Many Thanks

Answer 1

I understand what you are trying to say...
One simple workaround for this is: In the mapping, add one more column in the target table eg: match_val. Set the bound name to match column eg: col.
Set the one match_val attribute properties to "match column when updating" & actual column eg: col attribute properties to "Load column when updating".
This will generate merge statement for your requirements. This will help u.