Oracle Error ORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback

Oracle Error Message

ORA-38744: file string is not the same file seen at start of flashback

Reason for the Error

A different copy of the file was accessed the last time FLASHBACK DATABASE looked at the file header. A backup of the file was restored or the meaning of the file name changed during FLASHBACK DATABASE.

Solution

Ensure the correct file is available, then retry FLASHBACK DATABASE.