Error
Error Code:
ORA-28116
Oracle ORA-28116: Direct Path Access Denied
Description
The ORA-28116 error indicates that a user lacks the necessary privileges to perform a direct path access operation on a table protected by fine-grained access control (FGAC) policies. This typically occurs during export, import, or loading data when FGAC policies restrict direct data access.
Error Message
ORA-28116: insufficient privileges to do direct path access
Known Causes
3 known causesInsufficient Privileges
The user attempting the direct path operation does not have the required privileges to bypass or satisfy the fine-grained access control policies.
FGAC Policy Enforcement
A fine-grained access control policy is actively restricting direct access to the table based on the user's roles or attributes.
Direct Path Restrictions
Direct path operations, like exports or imports, are inherently restricted by certain FGAC policies to ensure data integrity and security.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service