How to fix the Oracle error PLW-05016: INTO clause should not be specified here?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLW-05016: INTO clause should not be specified here with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLW-05016: INTO clause should not be specified here

Reason for the Error PLW-05016: INTO clause should not be specified here

The INTO clause was incorrectly specified on a cursor declaration. It should have been specified on the FETCH statement.

How to fix the Error PLW-05016: INTO clause should not be specified here ?

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

Relocate the misplaced clause.