Database Error Messages

OCI-19816

WARNING: Files may exist in string that are not known to database.

Cause

One of the following events is causing this error:

  • A database crash during file creation.
  • A backup control file is restored.
  • The control file is re-created.
  • DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST has previously been enabled and then disabled.

Action

The actual cause does not matter much. Use RMAN command CATALOG RECOVERY AREA to re-catalog such files if they are needed. If they are not needed or the file header is corrupt, then delete them using an operating system utility.