How to fix the Oracle error PCC-02440: This attribute is valid for either internal or external LOBs?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPCC-02440: This attribute is valid for either internal or external LOBs with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PCC-02440: This attribute is valid for either internal or external LOBs

Reason for the Error PCC-02440: This attribute is valid for either internal or external LOBs

Cause: A request for a LOB attribute was made in a LOB DESCRIBE statement in which the given LOB host variable was neither an Internal an External LOB (BFILE) type.

How to fix the Error PCC-02440: This attribute is valid for either internal or external LOBs ?

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

Action: Use either an Internal or External LOB host variable in the LOB DESCRIBE statement.