How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00424: table string makes illegal reference to collection field string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00424: table string makes illegal reference to collection field string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00424: table string makes illegal reference to collection field string

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00424: table string makes illegal reference to collection field string

A WHEN, OID or SID clause for the table refers to a field declared inside of a collection.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00424: table string makes illegal reference to collection field string ?

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

Move the data containing the value for a SID or OID clause outside of the collection definition.