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Compiling a 12c Form Results in "Error 801 Internal Error Unexpected fragile external reference" (Doc ID 2137262.1)

Last updated on MAY 12, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Forms - Version 12.2.1.3.0 and later
Oracle Forms for OCI - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
 

Symptoms

When attempting to compile a form in Forms 12c, the following error occurs:

 
The error occurs when inside a package body, defined in the form module, a program unit opens a cursor defined in its package specification.

The same form module compiles successfully in Oracle Forms 11g and 10g.

Changes

 Upgraded forms from 10gR2 to 12c.

Cause

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