---
title: "How to Write IF Condition in SQL Stored Procedure Correctly"
description: "The best way to understand IF coding in SQL stored procedure and in COBOL with simplified examples really good for quick refresh."
url: https://srinimf.com/2017/02/01/the-best-tricky-tip-stored-procedure-if-and-cobol-if/
date: 2017-02-01
modified: 2026-10-10
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---

# How to Write IF Condition in SQL Stored Procedure Correctly

I am just in very good mood in the morning having strong ginger tea. Just I got an excellent idea on [Stored procedure](https://srinimf.com/2021/11/27/how-to-run-stored-procedure-in-sql-developer/) with SQL.

The exact point that I need to say i[s difference](https://srinimf.com/2015/12/25/2-best-differences-of-db2-declare-cursor-and-describe-cursor/) in coding of if condition for both COBOL and SQL procedure.

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In **COBOL**, you **write** IF **condition** like below.

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```
IF EXPRESSION 
  DO THIS
ELSE
   DO THIS
END-IF
```

**In** **SQL** **procedure**

```
Connect ap/ap;
Set serveroutput on;
Declare
   Variable declaration...
BEGIN
   IF EXPRESSION  THEN
          DO THIS
   ELSEIF  Expression THEN
        DO THIS
   ELSE
       DO THIS
   END IF;
END;
/
```

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