Error
Error Code: ORA-29398

Oracle Error ORA-29398: Invalid Privilege

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29398 error occurs in Oracle Database when using the `DBMS_RESOURCE_MANAGER_PRIVS` package. It indicates that an invalid privilege name was provided to the `GRANT_SYSTEM_PRIVILEGE` or `REVOKE_SYSTEM_PRIVILEGE` procedures.
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Error Message

ORA-29398: invalid privilege name specified
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Typographical Error
The privilege name was misspelled when calling the procedure. Double-check the spelling against Oracle's documented privileges.
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Invalid Privilege
The specified privilege does not exist or is not a valid system privilege recognized by Oracle. Verify that the privilege is valid for the Oracle version being used.
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Incorrect Case Sensitivity
Oracle privilege names might be case-sensitive depending on the database configuration. Ensure the privilege name matches the required case.
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Solutions

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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