Error
Error Code: ORA-28228

Oracle Error ORA-28228: Missing REPLACE Clause

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28228 error occurs in Oracle Database when attempting to change a user's password who possesses administrative privileges without specifying the `REPLACE` clause. This clause is required when changing passwords for users with elevated permissions.
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Error Message

ORA-28228: REPLACE clause not specified
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Known Causes

2 known causes
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Admin Privilege Password Change
A user with administrative privileges is having their password changed, but the `REPLACE` clause is omitted from the `ALTER USER` statement.
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Incorrect Syntax
The `ALTER USER` statement is missing the required `REPLACE` keyword when an administrative user's password is being modified.
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