Error
Error Code: ORA-29821

Oracle Error ORA-29821

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29821 error indicates that the primary operator specified in a query or DDL statement does not exist within the Oracle database. This commonly occurs when working with Oracle Text or other advanced indexing features.
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Error Message

ORA-29821: specified primary operator does not exist
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Operator Name Mismatch
The primary operator name specified in the query or DDL statement does not match any existing operator in the database.
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Incorrect Signature
The signature (number and types of arguments) of the specified primary operator does not match the signature defined when the operator was created.
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Operator Not Created
The primary operator was never created in the database, or it was dropped and not re-created.
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Insufficient Privileges
The user attempting to use the operator does not have the necessary privileges to execute or reference it.
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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