Error
Error Code: ORA-28415

ORA-28415: Key Location Mismatch

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28415 error occurs in Oracle Database when there's a discrepancy between the configured key storage location (HSM/OKV) and the actual location (wallet) of the master encryption keys. This typically happens during master key rekeying or activation processes.
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Error Message

specified keys are in wallet
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect Configuration
The `sqlnet.ora` file specifies an HSM or OKV for key storage, but the keys are actually located in the wallet.
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Migration Failure
A previous migration of encryption keys from the wallet to HSM or OKV was incomplete or unsuccessful.
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TDE Configuration Parameter
The `TDE_CONFIGURATION` initialization parameter is not set correctly to reflect the actual key storage location.
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Solutions

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