Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-01161

Database name string in the file header does not match string in the DATABASE clause.

Cause

The database name provided in the DATABASE clause did not match the database name found in the file header.


Action

Ensure consistency of database names. Use the SET DATABASE clause if you are renaming the database.