How to fix the Oracle error PCC-02436: This attribute is only valid for external LOB types (BFILEs)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCC-02436: This attribute is only valid for external LOB types (BFILEs) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCC-02436: This attribute is only valid for external LOB types (BFILEs)

Reason for the Error PCC-02436: This attribute is only valid for external LOB types (BFILEs)

Cause: A request for a LOB attribute was made in a LOB DESCRIBE statement in which the given LOB was not an External LOB type (BFILE).

How to fix the Error PCC-02436: This attribute is only valid for external LOB types (BFILEs) ?

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

Action: Use an External LOB (BFILE) host variable in the LOB DESCRIBE statement.