Oracle Error SQL*Loader-00971: parallel load option not allowed when loading lob columns

Oracle Error Message

SQL*Loader-00971: parallel load option not allowed when loading lob columns

Reason for the Error

An attempt was made to load lob columns using parallel=true. This error will also be issued when loading columns stored as lobs (such as varrays and xml types)

Solution

Do not use the parallel option when loading lob columns.