How to fix the error ORA-00372: file string cannot be modified at this time?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00372: file string cannot be modified at this time with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00372: file string cannot be modified at this time

Reason for the Error ORA-00372: file string cannot be modified at this time

attempting to modify the contents of a file that cannot be modified. The file is most likely part of a read only tablespace but may be in the process of going offline, or the database may be in the process of closing.

How to fix the Error ORA-00372: file string cannot be modified at this time ?

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

check the status of the file and its tablespace