How to fix the Oracle error ORA-06546: DDL statement is executed in an illegal context?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-06546: DDL statement is executed in an illegal context with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-06546: DDL statement is executed in an illegal context

Reason for the Error ORA-06546: DDL statement is executed in an illegal context

DDL statement is executed dynamically in illegal PL/SQL context.

– Dynamic OPEN cursor for a DDL in PL/SQL

– Bind variable’s used in USING clause to EXECUTE IMMEDIATE a DDL

– Define variable’s used in INTO clause to EXECUTE IMMEDIATE a DDL

How to fix the Error ORA-06546: DDL statement is executed in an illegal context ?

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

Use EXECUTE IMMEDIATE without USING and INTO clauses to execute the DDL statement.