How to fix the Oracle error ORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback

Reason for the Error ORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback

A different copy of the file was accessed the last time FLASHBACK DATABASE looked at the file header. A backup of the file was restored or the meaning of the file name changed during FLASHBACK DATABASE.

How to fix the Error ORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback ?

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

Ensure the correct file is available, then retry FLASHBACK DATABASE.