Error
Error Code: ORA-29295

Oracle ORA-29295: Invalid MIME Header

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29295 error occurs within Oracle Database when attempting to process a string that's expected to be a valid MIME header. This typically happens during operations involving email sending (using `UTL_SMTP`) or web service calls where MIME encoding is used.
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Error Message

ORA-29295: invalid mime header tag
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Incorrect MIME Format
The string provided does not adhere to the standard MIME header format, specifically the `=? charset ? encoding ? encoded string ?=` structure.
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Unsupported Character Set
The specified character set within the MIME header is not supported by the Oracle database or the `UTL_SMTP` package.
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Encoding Issues
Problems during encoding (e.g., using Base64) can lead to corrupted encoded strings, resulting in the invalid header tag.
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Data Corruption
The source data intended for encoding as a MIME header has been corrupted before it reached the encoding process.
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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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