How to fix the Oracle error ORA-02306: cannot create a type that already has valid dependent(s)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-02306: cannot create a type that already has valid dependent(s) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-02306: cannot create a type that already has valid dependent(s)

Reason for the Error ORA-02306: cannot create a type that already has valid dependent(s)

An attempt was made to create a type that already has some valid dependent(s) (these dependents depend on the fact that the type does not exist).

How to fix the Error ORA-02306: cannot create a type that already has valid dependent(s) ?

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

Drop the dependents first before creating the type, or do not create the type.