Oracle forms 6i error while compiling on oracle 10g express edition DB

A forms created on oracle forms 6i having Dual table. But while compiling this form on oracle10g Express edition. Its Giving Error.
What can be the solution for this. If I remove the Statement using Dual table. it works fine.
What could be the reason and what could be the possible solutions for this.
Thanks
Vipin
Edited by: user6299750 on Sep 11, 2009 9:26 PM

Vipin,
What is the error you are getting and what is the statement you removed? Post the removed statement, or the trigger. then it will be easy for us to understand more clearly.
And also try to execute the statement in any SQL Editors, to check whether its working or not.
Regards,
Manu.
Edited by: Manu. on Sep 12, 2009 7:34 AM

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