Oracle Error ORA-12056: invalid REFRESH method

Oracle Error Message

ORA-12056: invalid REFRESH method

Reason for the Error

The NEVER REFRESH option may not be used under the following conditions:

* The materialized view is updatable

* The materialized view refreshes ON COMMIT

* Automatic refresh options are specified

Solution

For updatable materialized views, reissue the SQL command using REFRESH FORCE, REFRESH FAST, or REFRESH COMPLETE. For read-only materialized views, reissue the SQL command using ON DEMAND.