Error
Error Code: ORA-28067

Oracle ORA-28067: Invalid Column Name

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Description

The ORA-28067 error indicates that a required column name was missing or invalid when using procedures like `DBMS_REDACT.ALTER_POLICY`. This often occurs when the `COLUMN_NAME` parameter is not correctly specified during data redaction policy modifications.
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Error Message

ORA-28067: missing or invalid column name
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Missing Column Name
The `COLUMN_NAME` parameter was not specified when it was required by the procedure.
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Invalid Column Name
The specified column name does not exist in the table or view being referenced.
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Incorrect Parameter Usage
When using `DBMS_REDACT.ALTER_POLICY`, the default action is `DBMS_REDACT.ADD_COLUMN`, which requires a valid column name.
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