How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00526: A MAP or ORDER function is required for comparing objects in PL/SQL.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00526: A MAP or ORDER function is required for comparing objects in PL/SQL. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00526: A MAP or ORDER function is required for comparing objects in PL/SQL.

Reason for the Error PLS-00526: A MAP or ORDER function is required for comparing objects in PL/SQL.

Within stand alone PL/SQL, an attempt was made to compare objects without a map or order function.

How to fix the Error PLS-00526: A MAP or ORDER function is required for comparing objects in PL/SQL. ?

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

Provide a map or order function and retry the operation.