How to fix the Oracle error PCC-00137: Invalid use of SQL cursor host variable?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCC-00137: Invalid use of SQL cursor host variable with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCC-00137: Invalid use of SQL cursor host variable

Reason for the Error PCC-00137: Invalid use of SQL cursor host variable

Cause: A SQL_CURSOR variable was used in an INTO or WHERE clause. SQL_CURSOR variables can be used only where ordinary cursor identifiers would be used or, in a PL/SQL block, where a cursor would normally be used.

How to fix the Error PCC-00137: Invalid use of SQL cursor host variable ?

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

Action: Remove the SQL cursor variable reference from the INTO clause or WHERE clause, or use a host variable of another type in the INTO or WHERE clause.