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Ora-39358 Export Dump File Version 19.0.0.0.0 Not Compatible With Target Version 12.2.0 Apr 2026

There are a few solutions to resolve the ORA-39358 error: One solution is to downgrade the export dump file version to match the target database version. You can do this by using the expdp command with the VERSION parameter.

The ORA-39358 error occurs when you try to import an export dump file created with a higher version of Oracle database into a target database with a lower version. The error message specifically indicates that the export dump file version 19.0.0.0.0 is not compatible with the target version 12.2.0. There are a few solutions to resolve the

expdp system/manager DIRECTORY=DATA_PUMP_DIR DUMPFILE=export_dumpfile.dmp VERSION=12.2.0 FULL=y Another solution is to upgrade the target database version to match the export dump file version. This may involve upgrading the database software and applying necessary patches. Solution 3: Use Oracle’s Database Migration Tools Oracle provides various database migration tools, such as Oracle Database Migration Assistant for Unicode (DMU) and Oracle GoldenGate, that can help you migrate databases across different versions. Solution 4: Use Third-Party Tools There are third-party tools available that can help you convert the export dump file version to match the target database version. The error message specifically indicates that the export