How to fix the Oracle error ORA-42001: online redefinition options require COMPATIBLE parameter to be string or greater?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-42001: online redefinition options require COMPATIBLE parameter to be string or greater with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-42001: online redefinition options require COMPATIBLE parameter to be string or greater

Reason for the Error ORA-42001: online redefinition options require COMPATIBLE parameter to be string or greater

The following types of redefinition require a 10.2 or higher compatibility setting:

o redefining a materialized view log

o redefining a table with objects

o redefining a clustered table

o redefining an AQ queue table

o redefining a table partition The following types of redefinition require an 11.0 or higher compatibility setting:

o redefining a table with a materialized view log

o redefining a table with dependent materialized views

How to fix the Error ORA-42001: online redefinition options require COMPATIBLE parameter to be string or greater ?

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

Shut down and restart with an appropriate compatibility setting.