How to fix the Oracle error IMP-00050: Dump file and log file cannot be identical?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorIMP-00050: Dump file and log file cannot be identical with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

IMP-00050: Dump file and log file cannot be identical

Reason for the Error IMP-00050: Dump file and log file cannot be identical

Identical names were given to the dump file and log file.

How to fix the Error IMP-00050: Dump file and log file cannot be identical ?

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

Specify different names for the dump file and log file and retry the operation.