Error
Error Code: ORA-29804

Oracle Error ORA-29804: Missing DATA Keyword

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29804 error in Oracle Database indicates that the `DATA` keyword is missing from a SQL statement where it's required. This typically occurs when creating or altering database objects, especially related to indexing or text search functionalities.
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Error Message

ORA-29804: missing DATA keyword
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Missing DATA Clause
The `DATA` keyword was simply omitted from the SQL statement when it was expected by the Oracle parser.
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Incorrect Syntax
The SQL statement contains a syntax error related to how the `DATA` keyword is used in context with other clauses.
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Typographical Error
A typographical error exists in the SQL statement, where the `DATA` keyword was intended but misspelled.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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