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ORA-01157: Cannot identify/lock data file

What it means

A data file listed in the control file is missing or cannot be opened (moved, deleted, permissions).

How to fix it

Restore the file or correct its path; if it belongs to a temporary tablespace, add a new tempfile and drop the missing one.

Catch it before it runs

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Updated 2026-11-12.