How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19801: initialization parameter DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST is not set?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19801: initialization parameter DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST is not set with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19801: initialization parameter DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST is not set

Reason for the Error ORA-19801: initialization parameter DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST is not set

An attempt was made to create a file in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST when DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST was not set. There are number of possible causes of this error, including: 1) A LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_n parameter was specified using a LOCATION attribute whose value was DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST and an archived log file creation was attempted. 2) STANDBY_ARCHIVE_DEST parameter was specified using a LOCATION attribute whose value was DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST and an archived log file creation was attempted.

How to fix the Error ORA-19801: initialization parameter DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST is not set ?

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

Specify a valid destination for DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST in initialization parameter file or with the ALTER SYSTEM SET command.

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