Error
Error Code: ORA-28425

Oracle ORA-28425: Missing FILE_NAME_CONVERT

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28425 error occurs when attempting to encrypt, decrypt, or rekey a tablespace without specifying a valid `FILE_NAME_CONVERT` clause. This clause is necessary for converting file names during these operations, especially when Oracle Managed Files are not in use.
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Error Message

missing a valid FILE_NAME_CONVERT clause
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Missing Clause
The `FILE_NAME_CONVERT` clause was omitted from the `ALTER TABLESPACE` statement used for encryption, decryption, or rekeying.
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Incorrect Syntax
The `FILE_NAME_CONVERT` clause was included but contains invalid syntax or incorrect file name patterns.
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Non-OMF Environment
The database is not using Oracle Managed Files (OMF), making the `FILE_NAME_CONVERT` clause mandatory for file name management during tablespace operations.
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Solutions

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