How to fix the Oracle error ORA-17520: data file string cannot be added to repopulation?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-17520: data file string cannot be added to repopulation with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-17520: data file string cannot be added to repopulation

Reason for the Error ORA-17520: data file string cannot be added to repopulation

Instant Restore could not add the file to the repopulation work queue.

How to fix the Error ORA-17520: data file string cannot be added to repopulation ?

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

The repopulation process may be working on too many files for the system. Try waiting for some files to complete and try again.