How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00586: a static method cannot declare a parameter named SELF?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00586: a static method cannot declare a parameter named SELF with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00586: a static method cannot declare a parameter named SELF

Reason for the Error PLS-00586: a static method cannot declare a parameter named SELF

An attempt was made to name a parameter SELF when declaring a static method. SELF is reserved as a parameter name in methods, to hold the object instance on which the method is applied. A parameter named SELF is not allowed in static methods because static methods do not apply to a particular object instance.

How to fix the Error PLS-00586: a static method cannot declare a parameter named SELF ?

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

Change the name of the parameter in the declaration.