Error
Error Code: ORA-29922

Oracle Error ORA-29922: Invalid ROWID

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29922 error indicates that a user-defined index type method returned an invalid ROWID. This typically happens when implementing custom indexing solutions and the returned ROWID does not correspond to an existing row.
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Error Message

ORA-29922: Invalid rowid returned by the user-defined query methods
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect ROWID Generation
The user-defined index type method is generating ROWIDs that do not match the actual ROWIDs in the base table. 💻
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ROWID Corruption
The ROWID values stored in the index have become corrupted, leading to invalid references. 🔒
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Logic Error in Indexing
A flaw in the index creation or query methods results in the retrieval of a non-existent ROWID. ⚙
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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