How to fix the Oracle error PGA-20931: send buffer length of number exceeds the maximum of number?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPGA-20931: send buffer length of number exceeds the maximum of number with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PGA-20931: send buffer length of number exceeds the maximum of number

Reason for the Error PGA-20931: send buffer length of number exceeds the maximum of number

Cause: The send buffer length, , passed to PGAXFER was larger than the maximum allowed, .

How to fix the Error PGA-20931: send buffer length of number exceeds the maximum of number ?

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

Action: Check that the PGDL and COBOL record descriptions used to define the transaction to PGAU do not define any data items larger than the maximum size allowed by APPC. Correct the data item(s) in error and regenerate the PL/SQL TIP using PGAU.