How to fix the Oracle error PLW-05018: unit string omitted optional AUTHID clause; default value DEFINER used?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPLW-05018: unit string omitted optional AUTHID clause; default value DEFINER used with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PLW-05018: unit string omitted optional AUTHID clause; default value DEFINER used

Reason for the Error PLW-05018: unit string omitted optional AUTHID clause; default value DEFINER used

The AUTHID clause is missing. The unit is allowed to have an AUTHID clause. If the clause is missing, DEFINER’s rights are used by default. Good practice suggests that an explicit AUTHID clause should always be used.

How to fix the Error PLW-05018: unit string omitted optional AUTHID clause; default value DEFINER used ?

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

Write an explicit AUTHID clause for the unit.