How to fix the error ORA-00201: control file version string incompatible with ORACLE version string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00201: control file version string incompatible with ORACLE version string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00201: control file version string incompatible with ORACLE version string

Reason for the Error ORA-00201: control file version string incompatible with ORACLE version string

The control file was created by incompatible software.

How to fix the Error ORA-00201: control file version string incompatible with ORACLE version string ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Either restart with a compatible software release or use CREATE CONTROLFILE to create a new control file that is compatible with this release.