Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-62504

illegal variable reference

Cause

The referenced variable was invalid. Variables referenced in the SUBSET clause must be in the PATTERN clause. Variables referenced in the DEFINE clause, the MEASURES clause, and the AFTER MATCH SKIP TO must be in the PATTERN clause or defined in the SUBSET clause.


Action

Choose an appropriate variable and retry the operation.