ORA-01516: |
nonexistent log file, datafile, or tempfile "string" |
| Cause: | An attempt was made to use ALTER DATABASE to rename a log file, datafile, or tempfile; or to change attributes of a datafile or tempfile (e.g., resize, autoextend, online/offline, etc.); or to re-create a datafile. The attempt failed because the specified file is not known to the database's control file or is not of a type supported by the request. |
| Action: | Specify the name or number of an existing file of the correct type, as appropriate. Check the relevant V$ table for a list of possible files. |
| Subject | Replies | |
| 1. | Resizing a file with two // | 3 |
| 2. | Standby databases and adding datafiles | 1 |
| 3. | Resizing a file with two // | 1 |
| 4. | Resizing a file with two // | 1 |