How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19872: Unexpected end of file at block string while decompressing backup piece string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19872: Unexpected end of file at block string while decompressing backup piece string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19872: Unexpected end of file at block string while decompressing backup piece string

Reason for the Error ORA-19872: Unexpected end of file at block string while decompressing backup piece string

While reading a compressed backup piece, RMAN received an end-of-file without finding the end-of-compression stream.

How to fix the Error ORA-19872: Unexpected end of file at block string while decompressing backup piece string ?

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

This is most likely caused by a corrupted backup piece. Consider using a different backup piece for restore.