Set: Ora-39189 Unable To Decrypt Dump File

Use a script to verify dump file integrity post-export:

The error typically stems from a mismatch in how the file was encrypted during export and how it is being accessed during import: ora-39189 unable to decrypt dump file set

expdp hr/hr DIRECTORY=dp_dir DUMPFILE=hr_enc.dmp \ ENCRYPTION_PASSWORD=StrongP@ss123 \ ENCRYPTION_MODE=PASSWORD \ SCHEMAS=hr Use a script to verify dump file integrity

List all files in the dump set:

Last updated: March 2025. Applicable to Oracle Database 11gR2 through 23c. ora-39189 unable to decrypt dump file set

The error does not necessarily mean the password is wrong. It can mean the encryption method used during export does not match the import environment’s capabilities.

You will be prompted to enter the password manually after the job starts. 2. Open the Database Wallet