How to fix the Oracle error ORA-63002: a data file copy that is not current?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-63002: a data file copy that is not current with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-63002: a data file copy that is not current

Reason for the Error ORA-63002: a data file copy that is not current

An obsolete copy of a data file left from a data file move operation was used for the CREATE CONTROLFILE command or file header read.

How to fix the Error ORA-63002: a data file copy that is not current ?

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

Pass a valid file or perform a media recovery on the file.