How to fix the Oracle error PRKC-01157: Failed to validate raw device “{0}”?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPRKC-01157: Failed to validate raw device “{0}” with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PRKC-01157: Failed to validate raw device “{0}”

Reason for the Error PRKC-01157: Failed to validate raw device “{0}”

Cause: The raw device was not an existing device that could be opened and recognized by the OS as a “raw/character” device type.

How to fix the Error PRKC-01157: Failed to validate raw device “{0}” ?

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

Action: Make sure the supplied value identifies a valid raw device that can be opened as a “raw/character” device type.