How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00257: illegal use of EXTERNAL clause in a TYPE or PACKAGE specification?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00257: illegal use of EXTERNAL clause in a TYPE or PACKAGE specification with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00257: illegal use of EXTERNAL clause in a TYPE or PACKAGE specification

Reason for the Error PLS-00257: illegal use of EXTERNAL clause in a TYPE or PACKAGE specification

An EXTERNAL Clause was detected in a TYPE Specification or a PACKAGE specification.

How to fix the Error PLS-00257: illegal use of EXTERNAL clause in a TYPE or PACKAGE specification ?

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

Remove the EXTERNAL Clause and use the new CALL Specification syntax.