Error code
Oracle ORA-01438
ORACLEORA-01438
Database Error Code· An error code returned by a database server such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
What it means
value larger than specified precision — numeric overflow.
How to fix it
- Widen the column definition with ALTER TABLE ... MODIFY <col> NUMBER(<new_precision>).
- Validate numeric values in application code before writing to confirm they fit the column precision.
- Check for unit mismatches or calculation errors that produce unexpectedly large numbers.
Not affiliated with Oracle. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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