How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string)

Reason for the Error ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string)

The data block indicated was corrupted, mostly due to software errors.

How to fix the Error ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string) ?

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

Try to restore the segment containing the block indicated. This may involve dropping the segment and recreating it. If there is a trace file, report the errors in it to your ORACLE representative.