extended value block is not valid Explanation: This warning occurs as the result of a programming decision. The program read the Extended Lock Value Block, but the previous writer wrote a Short Lock Value Block. This warning message is returned if the caller has specified the XVALBLK flag in the flags argument to the service to request locks. Note that the lock has been successfully granted despite the return of this warning message. User Action: This error message indicates a possible error in the locking protocols. Contact your Oracle support representative for assistance.