How to fix the Oracle error PGU-42041: missing or invalid USAGE clause for DBCS PIC clause?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPGU-42041: missing or invalid USAGE clause for DBCS PIC clause with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PGU-42041: missing or invalid USAGE clause for DBCS PIC clause

Reason for the Error PGU-42041: missing or invalid USAGE clause for DBCS PIC clause

Cause: A PICTURE clause specifies a DBCS datatype, but the required USAGE IS DISPLAY-1 clause is misisng or inavlid.

How to fix the Error PGU-42041: missing or invalid USAGE clause for DBCS PIC clause ?

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

Action: Supply the USAGE clause or revise the PIC datatype to noth required DBCS.