In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorIMP-00042: CHARSET used, but the export file has specific character set with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.
Oracle Error Description
IMP-00042: CHARSET used, but the export file has specific character set
Reason for the Error IMP-00042: CHARSET used, but the export file has specific character set
The user requested that a specific character set be used to process an export file that has a specific embedded character set ID. The ID in the export file is accurate and should be used.
How to fix the Error IMP-00042: CHARSET used, but the export file has specific character set ?
You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps
Remove the CHARSET keyword from the command line.