Error
Error Code: ORA-28396

Oracle ORA-28396: Rekey Failed

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28396 error indicates a failure during the rekeying of the `enc$` dictionary table in Oracle Database. This occurs when the database cannot locate one or more master keys required for the operation, likely due to wallet issues.
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Error Message

ORA-28396: rekey of enc$ dictionary table failed
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Missing Master Key
One or more master keys needed for the rekey operation are not present in the wallet, preventing the process from completing. 🔒
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Incorrect Key Identifiers
The `enc$` dictionary table contains incorrect master key identifiers, causing the rekey operation to fail when attempting to locate the keys. ⚠
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Wallet Corruption
The wallet containing the required master keys has been corrupted or improperly modified, rendering the keys inaccessible. 💻
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Wallet Deletion
The wallet containing the required master keys has been accidentally or intentionally deleted. 🔒
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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