How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19962: compression algorithm string is not valid with release string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19962: compression algorithm string is not valid with release string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19962: compression algorithm string is not valid with release string

Reason for the Error ORA-19962: compression algorithm string is not valid with release string

Algorithm in initialization parameter requires a lower compatibility that is currently set.

How to fix the Error ORA-19962: compression algorithm string is not valid with release string ?

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

Change algorithm in initialization parameter file or lower compatibility.