How to fix the error ORA-00208: number of control file names exceeds limit of string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00208: number of control file names exceeds limit of string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00208: number of control file names exceeds limit of string

Reason for the Error ORA-00208: number of control file names exceeds limit of string

An attempt was made to use more control files than Oracle supports.

How to fix the Error ORA-00208: number of control file names exceeds limit of string ?

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

Shut down Oracle. Reduce the number of control files specified in the CONTROL_FILES parameter in the initialization parameter file, and restart Oracle. Delete usused files.