I could easily recreate this tablespace, but I need to get rid of the partition first. I've done the offline drop, but it won't let go of the handle. Any suggestions? SQL> ALTER TABLE REPADMIN.T_INSTRU_BAL DROP PARTITION T_INSTRU_BAL_200610 ALTER TABLE REPADMIN.T_INSTRU_BAL DROP PARTITION T_INSTRU_BAL_200610 Error at line 2 ORA-00376: file 76 cannot be read at this time ORA-01110: data file 76: '/PFRPT_p011/oradata/PFRPT/ts_bal_m201.dbf' Michael Kline BlackBerry: 804.517.7443 LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. SunTrust and Seeing beyond money are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL]