Error
Error Code: ACFS-03953

Oracle Database Error ACFS-03953: Invalid Backup Name Characters

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Description

This error indicates that an attempt to create a volume backup on Oracle ACFS failed. The failure is specifically due to the backup name containing characters that are not permitted by the ACFS naming conventions. This typically occurs when scheduling or manually initiating a backup with an improperly formatted name.
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Error Message

Failed to create volume backup due to invalid characters supplied in specified name.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Unsupported Special Characters
The specified backup name includes special characters such as `*`, `?`, `<`, `>`, `|`, or others that are explicitly prohibited by Oracle ACFS naming conventions.
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Leading/Trailing Whitespace or Control Characters
The backup name contains leading or trailing spaces, multiple consecutive spaces, or other non-printable control characters that render the name invalid.
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Invalid Character Set Usage
Characters used in the backup name are not compatible with the underlying operating system's or ACFS's expected character encoding, leading to their rejection.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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