04-ddl-execute-task.md

title	EXECUTE TASK
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The EXECUTE TASK statement is used to execute an existing task manually

Syntax

EXECUTE TASK  <name>

Parameter	Description
name	The name of the task. This is a mandatory field.

Usage Notes:

• The SQL command can only execute a standalone task or the root task in a DAG. If a child task is input, the command returns a user error.

Usage Examples

EXECUTE TASK  mytask;

This command executes the task named mytask.