How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01113: file string needs media recovery?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01113: file string needs media recovery with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01113: file string needs media recovery

Reason for the Error ORA-01113: file string needs media recovery

An attempt was made to online or open a database with a file that is in need of media recovery.

How to fix the Error ORA-01113: file string needs media recovery ?

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

First apply media recovery to the file.