How to fix the Oracle error ORA-39189: unable to decrypt dump file set?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-39189: unable to decrypt dump file set with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-39189: unable to decrypt dump file set

Reason for the Error ORA-39189: unable to decrypt dump file set

The dump file set could not be decrypted. The reason could be either that an invalid password was entered, or that, when using transparent decryption, the database external security device was not open.

How to fix the Error ORA-39189: unable to decrypt dump file set ?

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

If password-based import was enabled for this dump file set, then supply the correct password. If transparent import was enabled for this dump file set, then ensure that the database external security device is open.