The ORA-01031: insufficient privileges error occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or function for which he has not been granted the appropriate privileges.
Error: ORA-01031: insufficient privileges
Cause: A user attempted to perform an operation for which he does not have the appropriate privileges. Some of the most common causes are:
- The user tried to change an Oracle username or password without having the appropriate privileges.
- The user tried to perform an
UPDATE
to a table, but he only hasSELECT
access to the table. - The user tried to start up an Oracle database using
CONNECT INTERNAL
. - The user tried to install an Oracle database without having the appropriate privileges to the operating-system.
Action: The options to resolve this Oracle error are:
- The user can have the Oracle DBA grant him the appropriate privileges that he is missing.
- The user can have the Oracle DBA execute the operation for him.
- If the user is having trouble starting up Oracle, he may need to add the Oracle user to the dba group.