How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00654: Variable length field exceeds maximum length.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00654: Variable length field exceeds maximum length. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00654: Variable length field exceeds maximum length.

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00654: Variable length field exceeds maximum length.

A variable length field (with a leading length subfield) exceeded its maximum allowable length. The maximum length is either the length specified in the SQL*Loader control file, or, the default if not specified (4kb).

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00654: Variable length field exceeds maximum length. ?

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

Shorten the field and its length.