How to fix the error ORA-00266: name of archived log file needed?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00266: name of archived log file needed with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00266: name of archived log file needed

Reason for the Error ORA-00266: name of archived log file needed

During media recovery, the name of an archived redo log file was requested, but no name was entered.

How to fix the Error ORA-00266: name of archived log file needed ?

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

Mount the correct redo log file and enter its name when it is requested.