How to fix the Oracle error PCC-02393: SQL statement found inside an EXEC SQL DECLARE SECTION?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCC-02393: SQL statement found inside an EXEC SQL DECLARE SECTION with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCC-02393: SQL statement found inside an EXEC SQL DECLARE SECTION

Reason for the Error PCC-02393: SQL statement found inside an EXEC SQL DECLARE SECTION

Cause: An executable SQL statement appears inside a DECLARE SECTION.

How to fix the Error PCC-02393: SQL statement found inside an EXEC SQL DECLARE SECTION ?

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

Action: Move the SQL statement into the body of a function.