How to fix the Oracle error OCI-04061: existing state of string has been invalidated?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorOCI-04061: existing state of string has been invalidated with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

OCI-04061: existing state of string has been invalidated

Reason for the Error OCI-04061: existing state of string has been invalidated

Attempt to resume the execution of a stored procedure using the existing state which has become invalid or inconsistent with the stored procedure because the procedure has been altered or dropped.

How to fix the Error OCI-04061: existing state of string has been invalidated ?

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

Try again; this error should have caused the existing state of all packages to be re-initialized.