How to fix the Oracle error ORA-08447: syntax error in USAGE clause in mask options?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-08447: syntax error in USAGE clause in mask options with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-08447: syntax error in USAGE clause in mask options

Reason for the Error ORA-08447: syntax error in USAGE clause in mask options

A syntax error was found in the USAGE clause in the mask options parameter passed to a UTL_PG conversion routine. Valid specifications are: USAGE DISPLAY USAGE COMP USAGE COMP-3 USAGE COMP-4 USAGE COMPUTATIONAL USAGE COMPUTATIONAL-3 USAGE COMPUTATIONAL-4 USAGE IS DISPLAY USAGE IS COMP USAGE IS COMP-3 USAGE IS COMP-4 USAGE IS COMPUTATIONAL USAGE IS COMPUTATIONAL-3 USAGE IS COMPUTATIONAL-4

How to fix the Error ORA-08447: syntax error in USAGE clause in mask options ?

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

Correct the mask options parameter.