How to fix the Oracle error ORA-26103: V6 or V7 data file used to create control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-26103: V6 or V7 data file used to create control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-26103: V6 or V7 data file used to create control file

Reason for the Error ORA-26103: V6 or V7 data file used to create control file

The file header of the referenced file is in V6 or V7 format.

How to fix the Error ORA-26103: V6 or V7 data file used to create control file ?

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

Either remove the file from the create control file command, or somehow migrate the file header to V8 format.