Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

PLS-00503

RETURN value statement required for this return from function

Cause

In a function body, a RETURN statement was used that contains no expression. In procedures, a RETURN statement contains no expression because the statement simply returns control to the caller. However, in functions, a RETURN statement must contain an expression because its value is assigned to the function identifier.


Action

Add an expression to the RETURN statement.