DB2 Error Code – -313 the number of host variables specified is not equal to the number of parameter markers

In this post, you’ll learn about the error message -313 the number of host variables specified is not equal to the number of parameter markers in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it

IBM DB2 Error Message

-313 the number of host variables specified is not equal to the number of parameter markers

Reason for the Error

The number of host variables specified in the EXECUTE or OPEN statement is not the same as the number of parameter markers (question marks) appearing in the prepared SQL statement.

Solution

Correct the application program so that the number of host variables specified in the EXECUTE or OPEN statement is the same as the number of parameter markers appearing in the prepared SQL statement.