Error
Error Code: ORA-28422

Oracle ORA-28422: Concurrent Rekey Attempt

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28422 error indicates that you attempted to initiate a master key rekey operation while another rekey operation was already in progress. This can occur during database maintenance or security-related tasks involving encryption keys.
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Error Message

ORA-28422: operation disallowed: concurrent master key rekey
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Simultaneous Rekey Requests
Multiple users or processes initiated master key rekey operations at the same time. 💻
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Overlapping Maintenance Windows
Scheduled maintenance tasks involving key rotation overlapped, leading to concurrent rekey attempts. ⚙
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Scripting Error
A script designed to automate key management inadvertently triggered concurrent rekey procedures. 🔒
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
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  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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  • Try restarting the application or service