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ORA-29280: Invalid directory path

What it means

UTL_FILE got a directory that is not a DIRECTORY object or is not accessible.

How to fix it

Use a DIRECTORY object name (CREATE DIRECTORY) and grant READ/WRITE on it.

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Updated 2026-11-12.