How to fix the Oracle error PGU-42034: COPY for file string is recursive?

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In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPGU-42034: COPY for file string is recursive with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PGU-42034: COPY for file string is recursive

Reason for the Error PGU-42034: COPY for file string is recursive

Cause: A COPY statement for file has been found while processing a previous occurrence of a COPY specifying the same file.

How to fix the Error PGU-42034: COPY for file string is recursive ?

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

Action: Check the COBOL source for recursive COPY. A single COPY file may need to be replaced with multiple, uniquely-named COPY files to achieve the desired results.

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