How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16962: SQL statement attempted to begin an autonomous transaction?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16962: SQL statement attempted to begin an autonomous transaction with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16962: SQL statement attempted to begin an autonomous transaction

Reason for the Error ORA-16962: SQL statement attempted to begin an autonomous transaction

The SQL statement being analyzed attempted to begin an autonomous transaction, which is not supported.

How to fix the Error ORA-16962: SQL statement attempted to begin an autonomous transaction ?

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

Analyze another statement or remove the autonomous transaction from the current statement.