How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19576: datafile string not defined in control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19576: datafile string not defined in control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19576: datafile string not defined in control file

Reason for the Error ORA-19576: datafile string not defined in control file

The specified file number was not found in the control file.

How to fix the Error ORA-19576: datafile string not defined in control file ?

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

Specify a correct file number and retry the operation.