How to loop statements in SQL Server

Question

I am new to SQL Server, I am trying to do something as follows.

Sample code :

SELECT ITEM_ID
FROM \'TABLE_NAME_1\'
WHERE ITEM_STATUS = \'ACTIVE\'

SET @I         


        

Answer 1

Question would be why not use a straight SQL

INSERT 
  INTO 'TABLE_NAME_3' 
       (ITEM_ID
        ,PRICE
       )
 SELECT ITEM_ID,ITEM_PRICE
   FROM 'TABLE_NAME_1' A
   JOIN 'TABLE_NAME_2' B
     ON A.ITEM_ID=B.PRODUCT_ID
  WHERE A.ITEM_STATUS = 'ACTIVE'