Database Error Messages

ORA-39844

Bad stream format detected: [format_error] [param2] [param3] [param4] [param5] [param6] [param7] [param8]
  • format_error: Stream format error.
  • param2: Depends on format error.
  • param3: Depends on format error.
  • param4: Depends on format error.
  • param5: Depends on format error.
  • param6: Depends on format error.
  • param7: Depends on format error.
  • param8: Depends on format error.

Cause

A dump file data stream format or initialization error is detected during a load or import operation.


Action

The stream format error may have been caused by a corrupt dump file. If possible, re-create the dump file and try again. If the problem persists, contact Oracle Support.