How to fix the Oracle error PLW-05001: previous use of ‘string’ (at line string) conflicts with this use?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLW-05001: previous use of ‘string’ (at line string) conflicts with this use with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLW-05001: previous use of ‘string’ (at line string) conflicts with this use

Reason for the Error PLW-05001: previous use of ‘string’ (at line string) conflicts with this use

While looking for prior declarations of a variable, constant, or label, the compiler found another declaration with the same name in the same scope. Or, the headers of subprogram in a package specification and body were not identical.

How to fix the Error PLW-05001: previous use of ‘string’ (at line string) conflicts with this use ?

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

Check the spelling of the variable, constant, or label name. Also check the names of all parameters and exceptions declared in the same scope. Then, remove or rename the object with the duplicate name. Or, change the headers of the packaged subprogram in the package specification or body so that they are identical.