How to fix the Oracle error ORA-26791: Cannot split or merge propagation “string”?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-26791: Cannot split or merge propagation “string” with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-26791: Cannot split or merge propagation “string”

Reason for the Error ORA-26791: Cannot split or merge propagation “string”

A process tried to split or merge this propagation, but failed and left STREAMS in an inconsistent state.

How to fix the Error ORA-26791: Cannot split or merge propagation “string” ?

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

Query DBA_RECOVERABLE_SCRIPT_BLOCKS view, and roll back the script which tried to split or merge this propagation.