How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00700: Out of memory while performing essential allocations [number]?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00700: Out of memory while performing essential allocations [number] with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00700: Out of memory while performing essential allocations [number]

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00700: Out of memory while performing essential allocations [number]

SQL*Loader could not allocate the memory it needs.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00700: Out of memory while performing essential allocations [number] ?

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

Check the operating system and process memory. Increase memory available to SQL*Loader, if possible. If using direct path, try lowering the columnarrayrows option (see log file for current default value).