Applying User-Defined Functions
You convert commonly used formulas into scalar user-defined functions. In this case, the function's compiled query plan remains in memory, as does any built-in function.
You can call user-defined functions from inside other user-defined functions, but only up to 32 levels, and this limit applies to the total of stored procedures, triggers, and scalar or table-valued user-defined functions you use.
Note
Use the @@NESTLEVEL system function to know how many nested levels you are using.
A good approach would be to create user-defined functions in a short number of layers, so the limit for nesting levels will never be surpassed. This contributes to the clarity of your database design as well.
Be aware that modifying ...
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