Error
Error Code: ORA-28664

Oracle Error ORA-28664: Partitioned Table Coalesce

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28664 error occurs when attempting to coalesce an entire partitioned Index-Organized Table (IOT) using the `ALTER TABLE COALESCE` statement. This operation is not permitted on partitioned IOTs.
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Error Message

ORA-28664: a partitioned table may not be coalesced as a whole
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Known Causes

2 known causes
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Incorrect Coalesce Command
The user directly used `ALTER TABLE COALESCE` on a partitioned IOT, which is not supported. ⚠
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Misunderstanding of Syntax
Lack of awareness of the specific syntax required for coalescing partitions of an IOT. 💻
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Solutions

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