How to fix the Oracle error ORA-34286: (MXDCL53) workspace object cannot be used in this context because it is a string.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-34286: (MXDCL53) workspace object cannot be used in this context because it is a string. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-34286: (MXDCL53) workspace object cannot be used in this context because it is a string.

Reason for the Error ORA-34286: (MXDCL53) workspace object cannot be used in this context because it is a string.

User specified a dimension composite, conjoint, or partition template in a place where that kind of dimension is not allowed. For instance, a relation cannot be dimensioned by a composite, and only a variable can dimensioned by a partition template.

How to fix the Error ORA-34286: (MXDCL53) workspace object cannot be used in this context because it is a string. ?

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

Usually, the offending dimension can be replaced with its bases. For instance, a relation cannot be dimensioned by a a composite of PRODUCT and GEOG, but it can be dimensioned by both PRODUCT and GEOG instead.