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Oracle Error ORA-38866: cannot create restore point for an SCN or time before current database incarnation. - Developer Publish

Oracle Error ORA-38866: cannot create restore point for an SCN or time before current database incarnation.

Oracle Error Message

ORA-38866: cannot create restore point for an SCN or time before current database incarnation.

Reason for the Error

An attempt was made to create a restore point with an SCN or timestamp that is before the beginning of the current database incarnation.

Solution

Revise the SCN or timestamp specified so that it is within current database incarnation.