EXP Database Error Messages EXP-00028: failed to open string for write August 18, 2015 mpbod EXP-00028: failed to open string for write Cause: Export failed to open the export file for writing. This message is usually followed by device messages from the operating system. Action: Take appropriate action to restore the device. Back to previous menu Share this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)