Error
Error Code: ORA-28188

Oracle ORA-28188: Global User Alter

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28188 error occurs when attempting to alter the built-in Oracle user accounts (SYS, SYSBACKUP, SYSDG, SYSKM, SYSRAC) to be globally identified. These accounts are critical for database operation and should not be modified in this manner.
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Error Message

ORA-28188: cannot alter user SYS/SYSBACKUP/SYSDG/SYSKM/SYSRAC to be identified as globally
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect Alter User Command
An ALTER USER command was issued with the `IDENTIFIED GLOBALLY` clause targeting a restricted Oracle user account. 💻
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Accidental Script Execution
A script intended for a different database or user was inadvertently executed against the core system accounts. ⚠
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Privilege Escalation Attempt
An unauthorized user attempted to modify system accounts to gain elevated privileges. 🔒
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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