How to fix the Oracle error PCB-00631: Host variable is not an External LOB?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCB-00631: Host variable is not an External LOB with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCB-00631: Host variable is not an External LOB

Reason for the Error PCB-00631: Host variable is not an External LOB

Cause: The given host variable was not declared to be an External LOB. BFILE is an external type.

How to fix the Error PCB-00631: Host variable is not an External LOB ?

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

Action: Redeclare the host variable using an External LOB type (BFILE).