Our SQL Server loop kept writing the previous row's value

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Learn how to avoid writing the previous row's value in a SQL Server loop due to two documented issues

intermediate Published 28 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify the loop that is writing the wrong value
  2. Check for issues with variable scope and data type
  3. Use the PRINT statement to debug and verify the values being written
  4. Apply the correct data type to the variable to ensure accurate results
  5. Test the loop again to confirm the issue is resolved
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and database administrators who work with SQL Server can benefit from this lesson to improve their coding skills and avoid common pitfalls

Key Insight

💡 Variable scope and data type can cause issues in SQL Server loops, leading to incorrect results

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Learn how to avoid writing the previous row's value in a SQL Server loop due to two documented issues

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A loop that looks correct, passes review, and still writes the wrong value, because of two documented...
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