How to fix the Oracle error KUP-04023: field start is after end of record?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorKUP-04023: field start is after end of record with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

KUP-04023: field start is after end of record

Reason for the Error KUP-04023: field start is after end of record

This can happen when specifying either absolute or relative positioning for a field.

How to fix the Error KUP-04023: field start is after end of record ?

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

Verify that the definition of the layout of fields in the data file is correct. If it is valid for fields at the end of the record to be missing, use the MISSING FIELD VALUES ARE NULL clause in the access parameters.