How to fix the Oracle error LSX-00169: circular group reference is disallowed outside ?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorLSX-00169: circular group reference is disallowed outside with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

LSX-00169: circular group reference is disallowed outside

Reason for the Error LSX-00169: circular group reference is disallowed outside

Cause: There was a circular group reference.

How to fix the Error LSX-00169: circular group reference is disallowed outside ?

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

Action: One of the group references needs to be changed to a group definition.