How to fix the Oracle error PCB-00205: Cannot use PIC N or PIC G variable in PL/SQL when NLS_LOCAL=YES?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCB-00205: Cannot use PIC N or PIC G variable in PL/SQL when NLS_LOCAL=YES with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCB-00205: Cannot use PIC N or PIC G variable in PL/SQL when NLS_LOCAL=YES

Reason for the Error PCB-00205: Cannot use PIC N or PIC G variable in PL/SQL when NLS_LOCAL=YES

Cause: A PIC N or PIC G variable was used in an embedded PL/SQL block when the precompiler option NLS_LOCAL=YES was used. A PIC N or PIC G variable is not supported in this situation.

How to fix the Error PCB-00205: Cannot use PIC N or PIC G variable in PL/SQL when NLS_LOCAL=YES ?

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

Action: Do not use the PIC N or PIC G variable within the PL/SQL block or use precompiler option NLS_LOCAL=NO.