How to fix the Oracle error SQL-02126: Count of array elements cannot be negative (i.e. < 0)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL-02126: Count of array elements cannot be negative (i.e. < 0) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL-02126: Count of array elements cannot be negative (i.e. < 0)

Reason for the Error SQL-02126: Count of array elements cannot be negative (i.e. < 0)

Cause: The precompiler found a negative number of array elements in the the N or F element of the SQLDA (SQL Descriptor Area, which is used with dynamic SQL Method 4). Before executing the DESCRIBE statement, N must be set to the dimension of the descriptor arrays. After executing the DESCRIBE statement, N must be reset to the actual number of variables DESCRIBEd, which is stored in the F variable.

How to fix the Error SQL-02126: Count of array elements cannot be negative (i.e. < 0) ?

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

Action: Check that the N or F variables are set to non-negative values.