Error
Error Code: ORA-28310

Oracle ORA-28310: Duplicate External Role

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This error indicates a conflict when creating or altering a database role. The specified external name for the role already exists for another role within the Oracle database.
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Error Message

ORA-28310: Role with same external name already exists.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Duplicate External Name
The external name you are trying to assign to a role is already in use by another role in the database.
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Accidental Overwrite
You might be unintentionally attempting to overwrite an existing role's external name with the same value.
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Scripting Error
A script or automated process may be attempting to create roles with non-unique external names.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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  • Try restarting the application or service

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