How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00291: Invalid bind variable string in SQL string for column string.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00291: Invalid bind variable string in SQL string for column string. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00291: Invalid bind variable string in SQL string for column string.

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00291: Invalid bind variable string in SQL string for column string.

A bind variable may not refer to a filler field or to a non-existent field. Also, when running in direct-path mode, a bind variable may not refer to field that represents a LOB stored in a secondary file or a collection.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00291: Invalid bind variable string in SQL string for column string. ?

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

Remove the offending bind variable from the SQL string.