How to fix the Oracle error ORA-31018: Error deleting XML document?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-31018: Error deleting XML document with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-31018: Error deleting XML document

Reason for the Error ORA-31018: Error deleting XML document

The XMLType object pointed to by the given REF could not be deleted because either the REF was invalid or it pointed to a non-existent table.

How to fix the Error ORA-31018: Error deleting XML document ?

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

Either use FORCE deletion or supply a valid REF.