Error
Error Code: ORA-29394

Oracle ORA-29394: Invalid Session Values

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29394 error occurs in Oracle Database when attempting to switch consumer groups for a session using the `DBMS_SYSTEM.SWITCH_CONSUMER_GROUP_FOR_SESS` procedure with an invalid session ID or serial number. This typically happens due to incorrect data entry or stale session information.
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Error Message

session id string and serial# string do not exist
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Incorrect Session ID
The session ID provided to `SWITCH_CONSUMER_GROUP_FOR_SESS` does not correspond to an active session in the database. 💻
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Incorrect Serial Number
The serial number provided does not match the session ID. Serial numbers change when sessions are recycled or experience network interruptions. ⚠
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Stale Session Information
The session information used is outdated, potentially from a previous query or monitoring tool. 🌐
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Typographical Errors
A simple typo in either the session ID or serial number can lead to this error. ⚠
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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