How to fix the Oracle error ORA-38796: Not enough flashback database log data to undo FLASHBACK.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-38796: Not enough flashback database log data to undo FLASHBACK. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-38796: Not enough flashback database log data to undo FLASHBACK.

Reason for the Error ORA-38796: Not enough flashback database log data to undo FLASHBACK.

There was not enough flashback log data to undo the flashback so a flashback was not started.

How to fix the Error ORA-38796: Not enough flashback database log data to undo FLASHBACK. ?

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

It is still possible to get to the restore target by doing a flashback until the resetlogs branch point of the restore target is reached. This can be done by executing multiple “flashback to before resetlogs” commands, or by doing a flashback to the exact time or SCN of the desired resetlogs branch point. Note that this flashback cannot be undone should an error occur. The only option is to complete the flashback.