How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00502: unable to open data file ‘string’ for field string table string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00502: unable to open data file ‘string’ for field string table string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00502: unable to open data file ‘string’ for field string table string

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00502: unable to open data file ‘string’ for field string table string

An attempt to open a LOBFILE or secondary data file failed.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00502: unable to open data file ‘string’ for field string table string ?

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

Check the operating system messages following this message for information on why the open failed. Verify that the correct name is specified for the LOBFILE or secondary data file.