How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00508: record formating error in data file string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00508: record formating error in data file string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00508: record formating error in data file string

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00508: record formating error in data file string

The data found in the data file does not correspond to the record format in the SQL*Loader control file.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00508: record formating error in data file string ?

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

Verify that all records in the data file match the format as described in the SQL*Loader control file.