Error
Error Code: ORA-28200

Oracle Error ORA-28200: Duplicate Identification

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28200 error in Oracle Database indicates that the `IDENTIFIED USING` clause was specified more than once in a statement (e.g., during user creation or modification). This usually occurs due to a syntax error or misunderstanding of the required structure.
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Error Message

ORA-28200: IDENTIFIED USING already specified
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Duplicate Clause
The `IDENTIFIED USING` clause was inadvertently included twice in the SQL statement.
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Copy-Paste Error
A previous command containing the clause was copied and pasted, leading to a redundant specification.
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Script Generation Issue
A script or tool automatically generated the SQL statement with an unnecessary duplicate clause.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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  • Try restarting the application or service