DB2 Error Code – -87 a null value was specified in a context where a null is not allowed

In this post, you’ll learn about the error message -87 a null value was specified in a context where a null is not allowed in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it

IBM DB2 Error Message

-87 a null value was specified in a context where a null is not allowed

Reason for the Error

An SQL parameter or SQL variable having a null value was specified in a context in which a null value is not allowed. For example, an SQL statement can be specified with an SQL parameter or SQL variable on the PREPARE and EXECUTE statements. In these contexts the value of an SQL parameter or SQL variable must not be null..

Solution

Correct the SQL statement.