Oracle Error ORA-28394: decryption of data of length string failed

Oracle Error Message

ORA-28394: decryption of data of length string failed

Reason for the Error

Decryption of data failed. Error may be due to plain text data in an external file being submitted for decryption, data encrypted with a different key or a utility being submitted for decryption, or TDE encrypted data in data files being corrupted.

Solution

Verify that the correct external file is being specified or contact Oracle Support Services.