How to fix the Oracle error PLS-00902: A READ-ONLY bind variable used in OUT or IN-OUT context?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLS-00902: A READ-ONLY bind variable used in OUT or IN-OUT context with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLS-00902: A READ-ONLY bind variable used in OUT or IN-OUT context

Reason for the Error PLS-00902: A READ-ONLY bind variable used in OUT or IN-OUT context

A host variable that is protected from update was used in a context that allows an update.

How to fix the Error PLS-00902: A READ-ONLY bind variable used in OUT or IN-OUT context ?

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

Check the context and change the use of the host variable, or assign the value of the host variable to a PL/SQL local variable, then use the local variable instead.