How to fix the Oracle error ORA-29311: export dump file was not generated by this database, string does not match?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-29311: export dump file was not generated by this database, string does not match with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-29311: export dump file was not generated by this database, string does not match

Reason for the Error ORA-29311: export dump file was not generated by this database, string does not match

The export dump files were imported to an incorrect database.

How to fix the Error ORA-29311: export dump file was not generated by this database, string does not match ?

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

Open the correct production database and try the import again.