How to fix the Oracle error ORA-08457: syntax error in SEPARATE CHARACTER option of SIGN clause?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-08457: syntax error in SEPARATE CHARACTER option of SIGN clause with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-08457: syntax error in SEPARATE CHARACTER option of SIGN clause

Reason for the Error ORA-08457: syntax error in SEPARATE CHARACTER option of SIGN clause

A syntax error was found in the SEPARATE CHARACTER option of the SIGN clause in the mask options parameter passed to a UTL_PG conversion routine. Valid specifications are: SEPARATE SEPARATE CHARACTER

How to fix the Error ORA-08457: syntax error in SEPARATE CHARACTER option of SIGN clause ?

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

Correct the mask options parameter.