How to fix the Oracle error IMP-00012: invalid export mode (character) in header?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorIMP-00012: invalid export mode (character) in header with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

IMP-00012: invalid export mode (character) in header

Reason for the Error IMP-00012: invalid export mode (character) in header

The Export mode specified in the export file header is invalid.

How to fix the Error IMP-00012: invalid export mode (character) in header ?

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

Check the export file to see if it was corrupted. If it was not, report this as an Import bug and submit the export file to customer support.