How to fix the Oracle error PCB-00238: Element of this table group item host variable cannot be a table?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCB-00238: Element of this table group item host variable cannot be a table with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCB-00238: Element of this table group item host variable cannot be a table

Reason for the Error PCB-00238: Element of this table group item host variable cannot be a table

Cause: A group item that is a table and having an element that is a table was used in a SQL statement.

How to fix the Error PCB-00238: Element of this table group item host variable cannot be a table ?

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

Action: Remove the OCCURS clause from the element of the group item.