Error
Error Code: ORA-30360

Oracle Error ORA-30360: REF Operator Unsupported

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-30360 error occurs in Oracle Database when a query containing the REF operator attempts to use query rewrite. Query rewrite cannot guarantee repeatable behavior with the REF operator, leading to this error.
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Error Message

ORA-30360: REF not supported with query rewrite
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Known Causes

2 known causes
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REF operator usage
The query utilizes the REF operator, which creates object references. Query rewrite is incompatible with REF operators due to potential data inconsistencies.
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Materialized View Rewrite Enabled
A materialized view with the REWRITE option enabled is being used in conjunction with a query that uses REF operators.
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Solutions

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