How to fix the Oracle error PCC-00081: Scale specification not allowed for given datatype?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCC-00081: Scale specification not allowed for given datatype with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCC-00081: Scale specification not allowed for given datatype

Reason for the Error PCC-00081: Scale specification not allowed for given datatype

Cause: The Oracle external datatype referenced in an EXEC SQL VAR or EXEC SQL TYPE statement does no allow a scale specification.

How to fix the Error PCC-00081: Scale specification not allowed for given datatype ?

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

Action: Check the precision specification and remove the scale specification.