Error
Error Code: ORA-29809

Oracle Error ORA-29809: Dependent Objects

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29809 error occurs when attempting to drop an Oracle operator that still has dependent objects associated with it. This prevents the operator from being dropped to maintain database integrity.
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Error Message

ORA-29809: cannot drop an operator with dependent objects
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Dependent Indextypes
The operator is used in the definition of one or more indextypes. Dropping the operator would invalidate these indextypes.
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Dependent Functions
The operator is referenced by one or more functions. These functions rely on the operator for their execution.
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Dependent Procedures
The operator is referenced by one or more stored procedures. These procedures rely on the operator for their execution.
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Solutions

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