Error
Error Code: ORA-29954

Oracle ORA-29954: Index Partition Issue

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-29954 error indicates that you're trying to access a domain index partition in Oracle Database that is currently in an invalid state. This typically happens during index creation, after a failed DDL operation, or after a DDL operation has rendered the index unusable.
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Error Message

ORA-29954: domain index partition is marked LOADING/FAILED/UNUSABLE
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Index Being Built
The domain index partition is currently being built and is not yet available for use. ⚙
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Failed DDL Operation
A previous DDL operation on the index partition failed, leaving it in a FAILED state. ⚠
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Unusable Index
A DDL operation (e.g., partition maintenance) has marked the index partition as UNUSABLE. 🔒
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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