How to fix the Oracle error SQL-02146: Attempt to allocate an existing descriptor?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL-02146: Attempt to allocate an existing descriptor with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL-02146: Attempt to allocate an existing descriptor

Reason for the Error SQL-02146: Attempt to allocate an existing descriptor

Cause: An attempt allocated a descriptor which has previously been allocated was encountered.

How to fix the Error SQL-02146: Attempt to allocate an existing descriptor ?

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

Action: Use and unique descriptor name or deallocate the descriptor before attempting to reallocate it.