Error
Error Code: ORA-28528

Oracle ORA-28528: Datatype Conversion

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28528 error indicates a failure during datatype conversion between Oracle and a non-Oracle system when using Heterogeneous Services. This typically happens when transferring data between different database platforms and the data types are incompatible.
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Error Message

ORA-28528: Heterogeneous Services datatype conversion error
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Number Overflow
The Oracle number datatype exceeds the size limit of the corresponding non-Oracle number datatype, resulting in an overflow.
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String Length Exceeded
The Oracle character string exceeds the maximum length allowed by the non-Oracle system's character datatype.
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Invalid Data Values
The data being converted contains invalid characters or values that are not supported by the target datatype.
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Unsupported Datatype Mapping
No direct mapping exists between the Oracle datatype and the non-Oracle datatype being used in the conversion.
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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

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