How to fix the Oracle error OCI-22289: cannot perform string operation on an unopened file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorOCI-22289: cannot perform string operation on an unopened file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

OCI-22289: cannot perform string operation on an unopened file

Reason for the Error OCI-22289: cannot perform string operation on an unopened file

The file is not open for the required operation to be performed.

How to fix the Error OCI-22289: cannot perform string operation on an unopened file ?

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

Check that the current operation is preceded by a successful file open operation.