How to fix the Oracle error LSX-00176: circular reference detected in schema component named “~S”?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorLSX-00176: circular reference detected in schema component named “~S” with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

LSX-00176: circular reference detected in schema component named “~S”

Reason for the Error LSX-00176: circular reference detected in schema component named “~S”

Cause: An attempt was made to use a circular reference. This is not allowed. For example, it is not possible to return to an element declaration by repeatedly following the {substitution group affiliation} property. Or, within the {particles} of a group there must not be at any depth a particle whose {term} is the group itself.

How to fix the Error LSX-00176: circular reference detected in schema component named “~S” ?

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

Action: Modify one of the schema components in the loop.