Error
Error Code: ORA-28092

Oracle Error ORA-28092: Invalid Parameter Value

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28092 error indicates an issue with a parameter value used in a Data Redaction procedure call (DBMS_REDACT). This typically happens when creating, dropping, or applying policy expressions with invalid or conflicting names, or when applying policies to unsupported objects.
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Error Message

ORA-28092: The parameter string with value ' string ' has an error.
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Duplicate Policy Expression Name
Attempting to create a new redaction policy expression with a name that already exists will trigger this error.
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Invalid Policy Expression Name
The policy expression name provided during creation or modification is invalid (e.g., contains special characters or exceeds the maximum length).
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Policy Expression Still in Use
Trying to drop a policy expression that is currently associated with a column will result in this error.
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Unsupported Object Type
Applying a Data Redaction policy to an object type that is not supported (e.g., metadata-linked views, OLAP analytic workspaces, or objects within APEX, Sharding or Spatial installation schemas) will cause this error.
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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