Error
Error Code: ORA-28374

Oracle ORA-28374: Missing Master Key

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28374 error indicates that Oracle Database cannot find the typed master key required to decrypt an encrypted tablespace or redo logs. This typically occurs when the correct Oracle Wallet is not available or accessible on the instance.
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Error Message

ORA-28374: typed master key not found in wallet
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Incorrect Wallet
The Oracle Wallet being used does not contain the master key that was used to encrypt the tablespace or redo logs. 🔒
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Wallet Corruption
The Oracle Wallet file may be corrupted, preventing Oracle from reading the master key. ⚠
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Wallet Not Open
The Oracle Wallet may not be open or properly configured, making the master key inaccessible. ⚙
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Incorrect Keystore Password
The password provided for opening the keystore is incorrect, leading to the inability to access the master key. 🔒
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

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