Error
Error Code: ORA-28518

Oracle ORA-28518: Invalid Translation Type

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28518 error indicates an illegal translation type code within a data dictionary translation definition. This typically happens during the initial connection between an Oracle server and a Heterogeneous Services agent while uploading data dictionary content.
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Error Message

ORA-28518: data dictionary translation has illegal translation type
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Invalid Type Code
The data dictionary translation definition contains a translation type code that is not 'T', 't', 'M', or 'm'.
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Corrupted Agent Data
The Heterogeneous Services agent is providing corrupted or malformed data dictionary content to the Oracle server.
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Dictionary Corruption
The Oracle server's data dictionary itself might be corrupted, leading to incorrect interpretation of translation types.
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Solutions

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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

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