How to fix the error ORA-00265: instance recovery required, cannot set ARCHIVELOG mode?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00265: instance recovery required, cannot set ARCHIVELOG mode with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00265: instance recovery required, cannot set ARCHIVELOG mode

Reason for the Error ORA-00265: instance recovery required, cannot set ARCHIVELOG mode

The database either crashed or was shutdown with the ABORT option. Media recovery cannot be enabled because the online logs may not be sufficient to recover the current datafiles.

How to fix the Error ORA-00265: instance recovery required, cannot set ARCHIVELOG mode ?

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

Open the database and then enter the SHUTDOWN command with the NORMAL or IMMEDIATE option.