EXP Database Error Messages EXP-00089: invalid FILE_FORMAT specification August 18, 2015 mpbod EXP-00089: invalid FILE_FORMAT specification Cause: The FILE_FORMAT specification did not contain an instance of ā%sā. This wildcard string must be present. Action: Correct the error and reenter the EXPORT command. 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)