In this post, you’ll learn about the error message -518 the execute statement does not identify a valid prepared statement in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it
IBM DB2 Error Message
-518 the execute statement does not identify a valid prepared statement
Reason for the Error
One of the following conditions exists:� *�� The statement named in the EXECUTE statement has not been prepared.� *�� The statement named in the EXECUTE statement identifies a SELECT����� statement.� *�� The statement named in the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE statement identifies a����� SELECT statement.
Solution
Ensure that you prepare the statement prior to� EXECUTE. Also, ensure that the statement you prepare is not a SELECT� statement.
