How to fix the Oracle error LFI-00146: copy does not expect the file string.string to exist?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorLFI-00146: copy does not expect the file string.string to exist with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

LFI-00146: copy does not expect the file string.string to exist

Reason for the Error LFI-00146: copy does not expect the file string.string to exist

We are expecting the destination file not to exist and it does.

How to fix the Error LFI-00146: copy does not expect the file string.string to exist ?

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

Find out why the file does exist.