Oracle Error ORA-08498: Warning: picture mask ‘string’ overrides picture mask option ‘USAGE IS string’ to ‘USAGE IS DISPLAY’

Oracle Error Message

ORA-08498: Warning: picture mask ‘string’ overrides picture mask option ‘USAGE IS string’ to ‘USAGE IS DISPLAY’

Reason for the Error

Picture mask USAGE option was overridden by the picture mask.

Solution

This is an informational message only. The message may be eliminated by changing the USAGE option to match the picture mask.