Error
Error Code: ORA-29904

Oracle ORA-29904: Index Close Failure

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29904 error indicates a failure during the execution of the ODCIIndexClose routine within an Oracle database. This typically occurs during index maintenance or when the database is shutting down indexes.
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Error Message

ORA-29904: error in executing ODCIIndexClose() routine
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Indextype Code Error
The indextype code encountered an unexpected error during the close operation.
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Resource Exhaustion
The database server ran out of resources (memory, disk space, etc.) while closing the index.
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Corrupted Index
The index structure itself is corrupted, preventing a clean close.
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External Program Failure
An external program called by the ODCIIndexClose routine failed to complete successfully.
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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

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