The requirement for a final ``ELSE`` clause is defensive programming. The clause should either take appropriate action, or contain a suitable comment as to why no action is taken.
== Noncompliant Code Example
----
SELECT
CASE category
WHEN 'A' THEN 21
WHEN 'B' THEN 33
END shipping_cost
FROM product
== Compliant Solution
ELSE 42
include::../see.adoc[]