ORA Database Error Messages ORA-07704: error in archive text: need ‘:’ after device name July 16, 2015 mpbod ORA-07704: error in archive text: need ‘:’ after device name Cause: The archive control text in the ARCHIVE command is invalid; the device name must be followed by a ‘:’. Action: Refer to the SQLDBA Guide for the proper syntax of the text. Back to previous menu https://support.oracle.com/ http://www.oracle.com/ 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)