How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19610: directory block string is corrupt?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19610: directory block string is corrupt with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19610: directory block string is corrupt

Reason for the Error ORA-19610: directory block string is corrupt

The indicated directory block failed checksum validation. This backup piece is unusable.

How to fix the Error ORA-19610: directory block string is corrupt ?

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

Supply another copy of the same backup piece, or terminate the restore conversation.