Oracle Error ORA-22276: invalid locator for LOB buffering

Oracle Error Message

ORA-22276: invalid locator for LOB buffering

Reason for the Error

There are several causes: (1) the locator was never enabled for buffering (2) it is not an updated locator but is being used for a write/flush operation

Solution

For (1) enable the locator for buffering; (2) ensure that only an updated locator is used for a LOB update operation