Error
Error Code:
ORA-29920
Oracle ORA-29920: Partition Maintenance Failure
Description
The ORA-29920 error indicates a failure during partition maintenance on a secondary table within a system-managed domain index. This typically occurs when Oracle Database is unable to properly manage or access the partitions during operations like splitting, merging, or exchanging partitions.
Error Message
ORA-29920: failed in the partition maintenance operation of secondary table
Known Causes
4 known causesMissing Secondary Table Partition
The specified partition in the secondary table might be missing or inaccessible, preventing the domain index from completing its maintenance operation. ⚠
Inconsistent Metadata
Metadata inconsistencies between the primary and secondary tables can lead to failures during partition maintenance. ⚙
Insufficient Privileges
The user performing the partition maintenance operation may lack the necessary privileges on the secondary table or the domain index. 🔒
Underlying Storage Issues
Problems with the storage where the secondary table resides (e.g., disk errors, network issues) can disrupt partition maintenance. 💻
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
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service