Database Error Messages

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  • 23ai
Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-03083

Missing column or expression in the SET clause of an UPDATE statement

Cause

Another column or expression was expected after the comma or left parenthesis in the SET clause of an UPDATE statement but was not found.


Action

One of the following:

  • Remove the dangling comma if the intention was to end the SET clause.
  • Double quote the keyword after the comma if it is a reserved word and the intention was to add another column or expression.