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why I cannot drop tablespace...


SQL> select tablespace_name from dba_tablespaces;

TABLESPACE_NAME
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SYSTEM
SYSAUX
UNDOTBS1
TEMP
USERS
EXAMPLE

6 rows selected.

SQL> drop tablespace example;
drop tablespace example
*
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01549: tablespace not empty, use INCLUDING CONTENTS option


SQL> drop tablespace EXAMPLE;
drop tablespace EXAMPLE
*
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01549: tablespace not empty, use INCLUDING CONTENTS option


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use below query to confirm that there are objects in this tablespace

select segment_name from dba_segments where tablespace_name='EXAMPLE';

This will confirms that a table has been created in the tablespace EXAMPLE.

so it is essential to drop the tablespace and the contents in it so to fix this problem do the following:-

drop tablespace EXAMPLE including contents and datafiles;

This will fixed the issue.

The option INCLUDING CONTENTS AND DATAFILES will removes the physical files.
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well i believe there is alot of difference between in explaining things and duplicating things. client knows nothing thats what the expert exchange is about and experts have to provide solutions which can be understood by the client.......
any ways its ok zone advisor..