Hai

This is depends upon which automation tool u are using ok..

Suppose let us take WinRunner

in WinRunner we have the check point in Database checkpoint in that u have the Runtime record check

using that we can compare the Runtime record is there in database or not

if u have any clarification plz let me know through E-mail

i will explain the steps u need to take for checking the runtime record check

Thanks and Regards

Ravi