How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01516: nonexistent log file, data file, or temporary file “string”?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01516: nonexistent log file, data file, or temporary file “string” with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01516: nonexistent log file, data file, or temporary file “string”

Reason for the Error ORA-01516: nonexistent log file, data file, or temporary file “string”

An attempt was made to use ALTER DATABASE to rename a log file, data file, or temporary file; or to change attributes of a data file or temporary file (for example, resize, autoextend, online or offline); or to re-create or move a data file. The attempt failed because the specified file is not known to the database’s control file or is not of a type supported by the request.

How to fix the Error ORA-01516: nonexistent log file, data file, or temporary file “string” ?

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

Specify the name or number of an existing file of the correct type, as appropriate. Check the relevant V$ table for a list of possible files.