How to fix the Oracle error ORA-42298: cannot rename a user that is currently connected?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-42298: cannot rename a user that is currently connected with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-42298: cannot rename a user that is currently connected

Reason for the Error ORA-42298: cannot rename a user that is currently connected

An attempt was made to rename a user that was logged on.

How to fix the Error ORA-42298: cannot rename a user that is currently connected ?

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

Make sure user is logged off, then repeat command.