How to fix the Oracle error ORA-12037: unknown export format?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-12037: unknown export format with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-12037: unknown export format

Reason for the Error ORA-12037: unknown export format

An attempt was made to import a materialized view exported by an unknown export version (e.g., from a newer release than the importing site)

How to fix the Error ORA-12037: unknown export format ?

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

Re-export the file using a version of export known by the importing site.