How to fix the error ORA-00246: control file backup failed; error accessing backup target?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00246: control file backup failed; error accessing backup target with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00246: control file backup failed; error accessing backup target

Reason for the Error ORA-00246: control file backup failed; error accessing backup target

An attempt to create a control file backup failed because some process signaled an I/O error when accessing the backup target.

How to fix the Error ORA-00246: control file backup failed; error accessing backup target ?

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

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