How to fix the Oracle error ORA-42029: cannot online redefine table “string”.”string” at this time?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-42029: cannot online redefine table “string”.”string” at this time with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-42029: cannot online redefine table “string”.”string” at this time

Reason for the Error ORA-42029: cannot online redefine table “string”.”string” at this time

An attempt was made to redefine a table which is incompatible with another ongoing redefinition.

How to fix the Error ORA-42029: cannot online redefine table “string”.”string” at this time ?

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

Do not perform the redefinition operation on this table or wait until the incompatible ongoing redefinition has completed.