How to fix the Oracle error EXP-00018: datatype (number) for column string, table string.string is not supported?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorEXP-00018: datatype (number) for column string, table string.string is not supported with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

EXP-00018: datatype (number) for column string, table string.string is not supported

Reason for the Error EXP-00018: datatype (number) for column string, table string.string is not supported

Export does not support the referenced datatype.

How to fix the Error EXP-00018: datatype (number) for column string, table string.string is not supported ?

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

Retry with an acceptable datatype (CHAR, NUMBER, DATE, LONG, or RAW).