Error
Error Code: ORA-29496

Oracle ORA-29496: Null/Exceeds Limit

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This Oracle Database error, ORA-29496, indicates that a required parameter is either null (empty) or exceeds its maximum allowed length. It commonly occurs when calling stored procedures or functions with invalid input values.
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Error Message

ORA-29496: Parameter [ string ] is null or its value length exceeds the maximum limit [ string ]
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Null Parameter Value
A required parameter was passed as NULL (empty) when a value is expected.
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Exceeded Length Limit
The length of the input parameter exceeds the maximum allowed length specified in the procedure or function definition.
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Incorrect Data Type
Although not directly indicated in the error message, passing a parameter of an incorrect data type can sometimes lead to this error if implicit conversion fails, resulting in a null or oversized value.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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