How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00550: character set specification is not allowed for this type?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00550: character set specification is not allowed for this type with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00550: character set specification is not allowed for this type

Reason for the Error PLS-00550: character set specification is not allowed for this type

A character set specification was made on a type that does not require one.

How to fix the Error PLS-00550: character set specification is not allowed for this type ?

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

Remove the character set specification, or change the type.