How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-07517: Reason: The file header is corrupted?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-07517: Reason: The file header is corrupted with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-07517: Reason: The file header is corrupted

Reason for the Error RMAN-07517: Reason: The file header is corrupted

Either the file is not an Oracle file or the file header is corrupted.

How to fix the Error RMAN-07517: Reason: The file header is corrupted ?

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

Delete the file using OS utility.