How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19837: invalid blocksize string in backup piece header?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19837: invalid blocksize string in backup piece header with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19837: invalid blocksize string in backup piece header

Reason for the Error ORA-19837: invalid blocksize string in backup piece header

The blocksize of the backup piece obtained from the header was invalid.

How to fix the Error ORA-19837: invalid blocksize string in backup piece header ?

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

The backup piece is corrupted, a different backup piece should be used for restore.