How to fix the Oracle error SQL*Loader-00802: numeric EXTERNAL with DEFAULTIF clause not supported by External Table?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorSQL*Loader-00802: numeric EXTERNAL with DEFAULTIF clause not supported by External Table with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

SQL*Loader-00802: numeric EXTERNAL with DEFAULTIF clause not supported by External Table

Reason for the Error SQL*Loader-00802: numeric EXTERNAL with DEFAULTIF clause not supported by External Table

A numeric EXTERNAL type was specified with a DEFAULTIF clause and that is not supported by External Table Load.

How to fix the Error SQL*Loader-00802: numeric EXTERNAL with DEFAULTIF clause not supported by External Table ?

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

Remove the clause if possible or do not use External Table Load.