How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01174: DB_FILES is string buts needs to be string to be compatible?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01174: DB_FILES is string buts needs to be string to be compatible with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01174: DB_FILES is string buts needs to be string to be compatible

Reason for the Error ORA-01174: DB_FILES is string buts needs to be string to be compatible

The maximum number of database files supported by this instance is not the same as for the other instances. All instances must be able to open all the files any instance can open.

How to fix the Error ORA-01174: DB_FILES is string buts needs to be string to be compatible ?

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

Change the value of the DB_FILES parameter to be compatible