How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01179: file string does not exist?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01179: file string does not exist with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01179: file string does not exist

Reason for the Error ORA-01179: file string does not exist

During datafile recovery, a file was listed which was not part for the database.

How to fix the Error ORA-01179: file string does not exist ?

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

Recheck the datafile name. Remember to use double quotes at the SQLDBA command line and remember that the file name is translated in the environment of the SQLDBA.