Oracle® Database
Error Messages
11g Release 2 (11.2)
E17766-03
July 2013
Oracle Database Error Messages, 11g Release 2 (11.2)
E17766-03
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Preface
This manual describes error messages that may appear while using products that are
part of Oracle Database. Each message listing in the manual contains the message
statement, an explanation of the probable causes of the message, and a recommended
action. If the message is a warning or indicates that an error occurred, then the
message listing indicates a corrective action.
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Using Messages 1-1
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Using Messages
This chapter gives you general information and helpful tips about error messages. This
chapter covers the following topics:
■ Locating Message Documentation
■ Accuracy of Messages
■ Message Format
■ Recognizing Variable Text in Messages
■ Message Stacks
■ Contacting Oracle Support Services
■ Oracle Exception Messages
■ Trace Files
■ The Alert File
1.1 Locating Message Documentation
This section describes how to locate message documentation when given an error
message.
1.1.1 Oracle Database Messages
These messages are generated by Oracle Database when running any Oracle program.
This manual documents messages that are common across Oracle products and tools.
1.1.2 Product Specific Messages
These messages are specific to one product and are documented in manuals for that
product.
1.1.3 Operating System-Specific Messages
These messages are specific to one operating system. A range of message code
numbers are reserved for each operating system. For example, the range ORA-07500 to
ORA-07999 is reserved for DEC VAX/VMS messages; these messages are listed in the
appropriate operating system-specific documentation.
The prefix of the message indicates where to find information about the message. For
example, some messages in this manual have the prefix "ORA". If you encounter a
