Error
Error Code: ORA-28671

ORA-28671: Partitioned Index Update Error

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This error occurs in Oracle Database when attempting to update block references on an entire partitioned index. The ALTER INDEX UPDATE BLOCK REFERENCES statement cannot be used on a partitioned index as a whole; it must be performed at the partition level.
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Error Message

ORA-28671: UPDATE BLOCK REFERENCES may not be used on a partitioned index as a whole
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Known Causes

2 known causes
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Incorrect Index Operation
The user attempted to perform an ALTER INDEX UPDATE BLOCK REFERENCES operation on a partitioned index without specifying a partition.
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Lack of Partition Awareness
The DBA or developer was unaware that the index was partitioned and attempted to update it as a single entity.
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Solutions

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