Database Error Messages

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Jun 24, 2024

ORA-07704

error in archive text: need ':' after device name

Cause

The archive control text in the ARCHIVE command is invalid; the device name must be followed by a ':'.


Action

Refer to the SQLDBA Guide for the proper syntax of the text.