Error
Error Code: ORA-28444

Oracle Error ORA-28444: Dictionary Encryption Issue

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28444 error indicates a problem with enforcing encryption of dictionary data in Oracle Database. This can occur if encryption was already enforced or if the compatible parameter is set to a version earlier than 12.2.0.2.
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Error Message

cannot enforce encryption of dictionary data
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Known Causes

2 known causes
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Already Enforced Encryption
Encryption of the dictionary data was already enabled, preventing a re-enforcement attempt.
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Incompatible Parameter
The `compatible` initialization parameter is set to a version earlier than 12.2.0.2, which is required for encrypted dictionary data.
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