How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19930: file string has invalid checkpoint SCN string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19930: file string has invalid checkpoint SCN string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19930: file string has invalid checkpoint SCN string

Reason for the Error ORA-19930: file string has invalid checkpoint SCN string

When opening the file to be placed in a copy or backup set, to be inspected, the file header was not recognized as a valid header because it contained a invalid checkpoint SCN. The indicated file cannot be processed.

How to fix the Error ORA-19930: file string has invalid checkpoint SCN string ?

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

Ensure that the correct files are being specified for the catalog or backup operation.