Oracle Error SQL*Loader-00416: SDF clause for field string in table string references a non existent field.

Oracle Error Message

SQL*Loader-00416: SDF clause for field string in table string references a non existent field.

Reason for the Error

The secondary data file clause for the field identified another field that doesn’t exist in the table definition for the SQL*Loader control file.

Solution

Verify the definition of the secondary data file to make sure it identifies the intended field.