How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19631: archived log record contains no file name?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19631: archived log record contains no file name with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19631: archived log record contains no file name

Reason for the Error ORA-19631: archived log record contains no file name

This archived log record represents a switch into an active log that took place without archiving its prior contents. The prior contents of the log file are lost.

How to fix the Error ORA-19631: archived log record contains no file name ?

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

Specify the RECID of an archived log record that contains a file name. Fixed view v$archived_log can be used to examine the archived logs.