How to fix the Oracle error ORA-14187: partitioning method for LOCAL index is inconsistent with that of the underlying table?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-14187: partitioning method for LOCAL index is inconsistent with that of the underlying table with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-14187: partitioning method for LOCAL index is inconsistent with that of the underlying table

Reason for the Error ORA-14187: partitioning method for LOCAL index is inconsistent with that of the underlying table

User attempted to create a LOCAL partitioned index that is not equi-partitioned with the underlying table. The partitioning types are mismatched.

How to fix the Error ORA-14187: partitioning method for LOCAL index is inconsistent with that of the underlying table ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Correct the CREATE INDEX statement to ensure that the index partitionining method is consistent with that of the base table