Error
Error Code: ORA-28165

Oracle Error ORA-28165: Proxy Role Failure

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28165 error occurs when a proxy user attempts to activate a password-protected role for a client. This happens because the proxy user itself does not have a password and therefore cannot authenticate for the role activation on the client's behalf.
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Error Message

ORA-28165: proxy ' string ' may not specify password-protected role ' string ' for client ' string '
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Password-Protected Role
The role being activated by the proxy user requires a password for access, which the proxy user cannot provide.
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Proxy User Limitation
Proxy users, by design, do not have passwords, restricting their ability to activate roles requiring authentication.
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Client Authentication Required
The client on whose behalf the role is being activated requires authentication for certain roles.
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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