How to fix the Oracle error ORA-63003: a half-done data file copy?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-63003: a half-done data file copy with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-63003: a half-done data file copy

Reason for the Error ORA-63003: a half-done data file copy

A half-done copy of a data file created from a previous data file move operation was used for the CREATE CONTROLFILE command or file header read.

How to fix the Error ORA-63003: a half-done data file copy ?

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

Check file headers and pass only valid files.