Error
Error Code: ORA-29897

Oracle ORA-29897: Duplicate Domain Index

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29897 error in Oracle Database indicates an attempt to create a new domain index on a column that already has an existing, but invalid, domain index. This typically occurs during database schema modifications or index rebuild processes when a previous index creation failed or was interrupted.
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Error Message

ORA-29897: invalid domain index string found on the same column
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Failed Index Creation
A previous attempt to create a domain index on the column was unsuccessful, leaving an invalid index object in the system.
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Interrupted Index Build
The domain index creation process was interrupted (e.g., by a system crash or user termination), resulting in an incomplete and invalid index.
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Metadata Corruption
Corruption in the database metadata might indicate the presence of an index that doesn't truly exist or is in an inconsistent state.
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Solutions

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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
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