Oracle® Database 11g / 12c / 18c error codes ORA-01038: cannot write database file version [string] with ORACLE version [string]

ORA-01038: cannot write database file version [string] with ORACLE version [string]

Oracle Error Code: ORA-01038

Cause: Attempting to write datafile headers in an old format. The new format can not be used until after the database has been verified as being compatible with this software version.

Action: Open the database to advance to the new file formats, then repeat the operation. If the operation is required before the database can be opened, then use the previous software release to do the operation.