Can't describe object

[Gustavo]

Hi,

DB 9.2.0.8
PLSD 8.0.0.1480

I'm trying to describe a synonym. It points to a view through a dblink.
Synonym: APPS.MY_OBJECT_NAME
Object: SOME_USER.MY_OBJECT_NAME@XXX.YYY
If I try "Object: describe", I get this message:
"Object SOME_USER.MY_OBJECT_NAME has been deleted"
Then the Describe window is shown, but no rows are filled.

If I try "desc MY_OBJECT_NAME" (I'm logged as APPS) from command window, nothing is returned.

"Use DBA Views if available" is enabled.
"desc MY_OBJECT_NAME" works fine from SQL*Plus.

Best regards,
Gustavo

 

[Marco Kalter]

This is indeed a known restrictions. Synonyms with a database link cannot be described at the moment.

 

[Gustavo]

Marco,

Could we, at least, while we don't get a fix, not have a misleading message such as "Object SFSDF.SDFSDFSDFSDF has been deleted"?

Regards,
Gustavo

 

[Marco Kalter]

Yes. That is indeed a bit misleading.

 

[Gustavo]

Great! Thx for your time!