How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00200: FORMAT clause should not be present – flat data files only?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00200: FORMAT clause should not be present – flat data files only with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00200: FORMAT clause should not be present – flat data files only

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00200: FORMAT clause should not be present – flat data files only

SQL/DS FORMAT clause is not supported.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00200: FORMAT clause should not be present – flat data files only ?

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

Remove the FORMAT command from the SQL*Loader control file or