How to fix the error ORA-00721: changes by release string cannot be used by release string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00721: changes by release string cannot be used by release string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00721: changes by release string cannot be used by release string

Reason for the Error ORA-00721: changes by release string cannot be used by release string

An attempt to import a tablespace failed because the tablespace contains changes that require a newer software release or that violate the compatibility parameters.

How to fix the Error ORA-00721: changes by release string cannot be used by release string ?

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

Use a version of the software that can understand the changes or relax the compatibility requirements in the initialization parameter file.