Re: Varchar2(4096) too long

create a temp table with the data(assuming u have the free space available),

create temp_tbl as select * from source_table;

truncate source, modify column length, push the data back.

joe
Heikki Jantunen wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> yes, I noticed that too but do you have any idea what should I do and how I
> can keep the existing data on that column.
>
> Br and thanks,
>
> Hessu
>
> >varchar2(4000) is max.
>
> joe
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