How to fix the Oracle error ORA-64012: specified path is a directory?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-64012: specified path is a directory with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-64012: specified path is a directory

Reason for the Error ORA-64012: specified path is a directory

The current operation specifies a path that is a directory element, when a non-directory element is expected.

How to fix the Error ORA-64012: specified path is a directory ?

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

Specify a path of the proper type for the operation.