How to fix the Oracle error ORA-14196: Specified index cannot be used to enforce the constraint.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-14196: Specified index cannot be used to enforce the constraint. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-14196: Specified index cannot be used to enforce the constraint.

Reason for the Error ORA-14196: Specified index cannot be used to enforce the constraint.

The index specified to enforce the constraint is unsuitable for the purpose.

How to fix the Error ORA-14196: Specified index cannot be used to enforce the constraint. ?

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

Specify a suitable index or allow one to be built automatically.