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Jun 24, 2024

ORA-01163

SIZE clause indicates string (blocks), but should match header string

Cause

The size specified in bytes in the SIZE clause of the CREATE CONTROLFILE statement does not equate to the number of blocks recorded in the header.


Action

Specify the correct filename and size ( in bytes ).