DB2 Error Code – -533 invalid multiple row insert

In this post, you’ll learn about the error message -533 invalid multiple row insert in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it

IBM DB2 Error Message

-533 invalid multiple row insert

Reason for the Error

An INSERT operation with a subselect attempted to insert multiple rows into a self referencing table.The subselect of the INSERT operation should return no more than one row of data.

Solution

Examine the search condition of the subselect to make sure that no more than one row of data is selected.