How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00712: illegal option for subprogram string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00712: illegal option for subprogram string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00712: illegal option for subprogram string

Reason for the Error PLS-00712: illegal option for subprogram string

Only top level subprograms or subprogram declarations in PACKAGE or TYPE specifications are allowed to have the options DETERMINISTIC or PARALLEL_ENABLE. For example, this error would be raised if the options are used in PACKAGE or TYPE body.

How to fix the Error PLS-00712: illegal option for subprogram string ?

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

remove the option.