Error
Error Code: ORA-29914

Oracle Error ORA-29914: Missing Stream Version

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29914 error in Oracle Database indicates an issue with external table access. The `ODCIGetInterfaces` routine, responsible for defining the interface to external data, is not returning the required stream version, preventing proper data access.
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Error Message

ODCIGETINTERFACES routine does not return required stream version
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect Stream Definition
The ODCIObjectList defined in the ODCIGetInterfaces routine lacks the necessary stream version information.
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Incompatible Library Version
The external library used by the external table is an older version that does not support the required stream version.
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Missing Interface Implementation
The custom ODCI implementation is incomplete and doesn't properly handle stream version requirements.
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Solutions

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