How to fix the error ORA-00236: snapshot operation disallowed: mounted control file is a backup?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00236: snapshot operation disallowed: mounted control file is a backup with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00236: snapshot operation disallowed: mounted control file is a backup

Reason for the Error ORA-00236: snapshot operation disallowed: mounted control file is a backup

Attempting to invoke cfileSetSnapshotName, cfileMakeAndUseSnapshot, or cfileUseSnapshot when the currently mounted control file is a backup control file.

How to fix the Error ORA-00236: snapshot operation disallowed: mounted control file is a backup ?

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

Mount a current control file and retry the operation.