How to fix the error ORA-00293: control file out of sync with redo log?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00293: control file out of sync with redo log with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00293: control file out of sync with redo log

Reason for the Error ORA-00293: control file out of sync with redo log

The redo log file and control file are out of sync because a non-current controle file was specified when the instance was started.

How to fix the Error ORA-00293: control file out of sync with redo log ?

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

Retry the RECOVER command using the current control file, or retry the RECOVER command using the USING BACKUP CONTROLFILE clause.