Error
Error Code: ORA-28715

Oracle ORA-28715: Invalid Statement Type

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28715 error occurs in Oracle Database when the `OCI_STMT_SCROLLABLE_READONLY` mode is incorrectly specified for a statement that is not a SELECT query. This mode is designed exclusively for SELECT statements to enable scrollable, read-only cursors.
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Error Message

ORA-28715: OCI_STMT_SCROLLABLE_READONLY can only be specified for SELECT statements.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect Statement Type
The `OCI_STMT_SCROLLABLE_READONLY` mode was applied to an INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or other non-SELECT statement. ⚠
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Programming Logic Error
The application code incorrectly attempts to set the `OCI_STMT_SCROLLABLE_READONLY` attribute without validating the statement type. 💻
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Typo or Misunderstanding
The developer may have mistakenly believed that `OCI_STMT_SCROLLABLE_READONLY` is a general-purpose attribute applicable to all statement types. ⚠
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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
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  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service