Database Error Messages

ORA-19881

corrupt space bitmap for data file data_file, block block_number
  • data_file: The data file being backed up.
  • block_number: The corrupt block number found on the data file.

Cause

When reading a space bitmap block to use Unused Block Optimization for the data file backup, the space bitmap block had corrupt information.


Action

The corrupt space bitmap must be fixed before Unused Block Optimization can be used for this file. Note that you should fix the corruption because it will affect the availability of the data in the file, beyond just taking backups.