--- > Yes there is, and you generally shouldn't do it. There are issues with
> race conditions and misreferenced data that can happen when you try to
> reuse sequence numbers.
>
> Sadly, some poorly defined business processes require this.
>
> Are you required to have sequential numbers, or is just something that
> feels good / looks good?
The following link develops the use of a gapless sequence:
http://www.varlena.com/GeneralBits/130.php
Regards,
Richard Broersma Jr.