How to fix the Oracle error ORA-34489: (MXMAINT06) You cannot maintain workspace object because it is a SURROGATE.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-34489: (MXMAINT06) You cannot maintain workspace object because it is a SURROGATE. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-34489: (MXMAINT06) You cannot maintain workspace object because it is a SURROGATE.

Reason for the Error ORA-34489: (MXMAINT06) You cannot maintain workspace object because it is a SURROGATE.

The user attempted to use the MAINTAIN command on a dimension surrogate. The MAINTAIN command can only be used with real dimensions, not surrogates.

How to fix the Error ORA-34489: (MXMAINT06) You cannot maintain workspace object because it is a SURROGATE. ?

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

Use the MAINTAIN command to modify the underlying dimension of the surrogate instead.