How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00254: OUT and IN/OUT modes cannot be used in this context?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00254: OUT and IN/OUT modes cannot be used in this context with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00254: OUT and IN/OUT modes cannot be used in this context

Reason for the Error PLS-00254: OUT and IN/OUT modes cannot be used in this context

actual parameter mode (OUT, or IN/OUT) is not used properly in USING clause. For USING clause in an OPEN statement, only IN mode is allowed.

How to fix the Error PLS-00254: OUT and IN/OUT modes cannot be used in this context ?

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

change the parameter mode in the USING clause to an appropriate mode.