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ORA-00917: Missing comma

What it means

The parser expected a comma between items, usually in a VALUES list, a column list or a function call.

How to fix it

Check the list near the reported position for a missing comma, an unquoted string literal, or a misplaced keyword.

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Updated 2026-11-12.