How to fix the Oracle error ORA-29476: DBMS_SQL.CLOSE_CURSOR failed?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-29476: DBMS_SQL.CLOSE_CURSOR failed with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-29476: DBMS_SQL.CLOSE_CURSOR failed

Reason for the Error ORA-29476: DBMS_SQL.CLOSE_CURSOR failed

An attempt was made to close a DBMS_SQL cursor while it was executing under its own context.

How to fix the Error ORA-29476: DBMS_SQL.CLOSE_CURSOR failed ?

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

Rewrite the program so that it does not attempt to close a DBMS_SQL cursor while it is executing under its own context.