How to fix the Oracle error PCB-00240: Group item containing this host variable cannot be table?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCB-00240: Group item containing this host variable cannot be table with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCB-00240: Group item containing this host variable cannot be table

Reason for the Error PCB-00240: Group item containing this host variable cannot be table

Cause: An elementary item belonging to a group item with an OCCURS clause has been referenced. This is not allowed.

How to fix the Error PCB-00240: Group item containing this host variable cannot be table ?

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

Action: Change the elementary item used to an item that is not an element of a table of group items.