How to fix the Oracle error PCB-00628: Buffer type is incompatible with LOB type?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCB-00628: Buffer type is incompatible with LOB type with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCB-00628: Buffer type is incompatible with LOB type

Reason for the Error PCB-00628: Buffer type is incompatible with LOB type

Cause: This error can occur in either of the following situations

1. An attempt to READ from a LOB into a buffer whose type was not compatible with the LOB type.

2. An attempt to WRITE a buffer into a LOB whose type was not compatible with the buffer type.

How to fix the Error PCB-00628: Buffer type is incompatible with LOB type ?

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

Action: Either the LOB type or the buffer type needs to be changed so that the LOB and buffer types become compatible for the specified operation.