How to fix the Oracle error IMP-00051: Direct path exported dump file contains illegal column length?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorIMP-00051: Direct path exported dump file contains illegal column length with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

IMP-00051: Direct path exported dump file contains illegal column length

Reason for the Error IMP-00051: Direct path exported dump file contains illegal column length

An invalid column length was encountered while processing column pieces.”

How to fix the Error IMP-00051: Direct path exported dump file contains illegal column length ?

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

Check to make sure the export file is not corrupted, or else report this to Oracle Worldwide Support as an Import/Export internal bug and submit the export file.