How to fix the Oracle error DRG-10709: this preference is referenced by string and cannot be dropped?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorDRG-10709: this preference is referenced by string and cannot be dropped with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

DRG-10709: this preference is referenced by string and cannot be dropped

Reason for the Error DRG-10709: this preference is referenced by string and cannot be dropped

Cause: the specified preference is used as part of another preference and cannot be dropped until the referring preference is modified

How to fix the Error DRG-10709: this preference is referenced by string and cannot be dropped ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Action: modify the referring preference