How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00339: “string” matches object-table without a REF or VALUE modifier?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00339: “string” matches object-table without a REF or VALUE modifier with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00339: “string” matches object-table without a REF or VALUE modifier

Reason for the Error PLS-00339: “string” matches object-table without a REF or VALUE modifier

You have an object-table name appearing without a REF or VALUE modifier.

How to fix the Error PLS-00339: “string” matches object-table without a REF or VALUE modifier ?

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

If you intended to code this with a REF or VALUE modifier, add the modifier; if you intended to code this as a column reference, change the reference appropriately; otherwise, remove the reference.