How to fix the Oracle error ORA-32480: SEARCH and CYCLE clauses can only be specified for recursive WITH clause elements?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-32480: SEARCH and CYCLE clauses can only be specified for recursive WITH clause elements with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-32480: SEARCH and CYCLE clauses can only be specified for recursive WITH clause elements

Reason for the Error ORA-32480: SEARCH and CYCLE clauses can only be specified for recursive WITH clause elements

A SEARCH or a CYCLE clause was specified for a WITH clause element that was not recursive.

How to fix the Error ORA-32480: SEARCH and CYCLE clauses can only be specified for recursive WITH clause elements ?

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

Remove the SEARCH or CYCLE clause, or add recursion to the WITH clause element.