V$RECOVER_FILE

V$RECOVER_FILE displays the status of files needing media recovery.

Column Datatype Description
FILE# NUMBER File identifier number
ONLINE VARCHAR2(7) This column is obsolete and maintained for backward compatibility. The value of this column is always equal to the value in ONLINE_STATUS.
ONLINE_STATUS VARCHAR2(7) Online status (ONLINE, OFFLINE)
ERROR VARCHAR2(18) Why the file must be recovered: NULL if reason unknown, or OFFLINE NORMAL if recovery not needed
CHANGE# NUMBER SCN where recovery must start
TIME DATE Time of SCN when recovery must start
CON_ID NUMBER

The ID of the container to which the data pertains. Possible values include:

  • 0: This value is used for rows containing data that pertain to the entire CDB. This value is also used for rows in non-CDBs.

  • 1: This value is used for rows containing data that pertain to only the root

  • n: Where n is the applicable container ID for the rows containing data