Error
Error Code: ORA-28081

Oracle ORA-28081: Redacted Object Access

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This error indicates that a user attempted to access a column that is protected by a data redaction policy without sufficient privileges. It typically occurs when querying or manipulating data in a table or view with redaction policies enabled.
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Error Message

ORA-28081: Insufficient privileges - the command references a redacted object.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Redacted Column Access
The user's query directly references a column protected by a data redaction policy.
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Materialized View Refresh
Attempting to refresh a materialized view based on a table protected by data redaction without `EXEMPT REDACTION POLICY` privilege.
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Data Pump Export
Performing a schema-level export using Data Pump that includes objects protected by data redaction policies without the `EXEMPT REDACTION POLICY` privilege.
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Solutions

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