SCHEMA_NAME (Transact-SQL)
Returns the schema name associated with a schema ID.
Syntax
SCHEMA_NAME ( [ schema_id ] )
Arguments
Term |
Definition |
---|---|
schema_id |
The ID of the schema. schema_id is an int. If schema_id is not defined, SCHEMA_NAME will return the name of the default schema of the caller. |
Return Types
sysname
Returns NULL when schema_id is not a valid ID.
Remarks
SCHEMA_NAME returns names of system schemas and user-defined schemas. SCHEMA_NAME can be called in a select list, in a WHERE clause, and anywhere an expression is allowed.
Examples
A. Returning the name of the default schema of the caller
SELECT SCHEMA_NAME();
GO
B. Returning the name of a schema by using an ID
USE AdventureWorks;
GO
SELECT SCHEMA_NAME(5);
GO