Error
Error Code: ORA-29490

Oracle Error ORA-29490: Privilege Insufficient

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29490 error in Oracle Database indicates that the user attempting to execute a subprogram lacks the necessary `ADM_PARALLEL_EXECUTE` role. This role is required for administrative tasks that involve parallel execution, so the subprogram cannot run without it.
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Error Message

ORA-29490: insufficient privilege
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Missing ADM_PARALLEL_EXECUTE Role
The user account attempting to run the subprogram has not been granted the `ADM_PARALLEL_EXECUTE` role, which provides the necessary privileges.
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Role Not Activated
Even if the user has been granted the role, it might not be active in the current session. Roles need to be explicitly enabled in some environments.
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Incorrect User Context
The subprogram is being executed under a user context that does not have the required privileges. This can occur in stored procedures or packages.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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