How to fix the error ORA-00252: log string of thread string is empty, cannot archive?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00252: log string of thread string is empty, cannot archive with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00252: log string of thread string is empty, cannot archive

Reason for the Error ORA-00252: log string of thread string is empty, cannot archive

A log must be used for redo generation before it can be archived. The specified redo log was not been used since it was introduced to the database. However it is possible that instance death during a log switch left the log empty.

How to fix the Error ORA-00252: log string of thread string is empty, cannot archive ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Empty logs do not need to be archived. Do not attempt to archive the redo log file.