How to fix the Oracle error KUP-03003: absolute end(number) – start(number) != fieldlength (number) for field string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorKUP-03003: absolute end(number) – start(number) != fieldlength (number) for field string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

KUP-03003: absolute end(number) – start(number) != fieldlength (number) for field string

Reason for the Error KUP-03003: absolute end(number) – start(number) != fieldlength (number) for field string

The number of bytes occupied by the field as specified by the starting offset and ending offset of the field is not the same as the number of bytes specified for the datatype of the field.

How to fix the Error KUP-03003: absolute end(number) – start(number) != fieldlength (number) for field string ?

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

Verify the absolute begin/end position(s) specified match the length of the field.