How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19626: backup set type is string – can not be processed by this conversation?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19626: backup set type is string – can not be processed by this conversation with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19626: backup set type is string – can not be processed by this conversation

Reason for the Error ORA-19626: backup set type is string – can not be processed by this conversation

The data in the backup set is not compatible with the current conversation.

How to fix the Error ORA-19626: backup set type is string – can not be processed by this conversation ?

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

Either supply the first piece from a backup set that matches the current conversation or start a new restore conversation which can process this backup set.