How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01207: file is more recent than control file – old control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01207: file is more recent than control file – old control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01207: file is more recent than control file – old control file

Reason for the Error ORA-01207: file is more recent than control file – old control file

The control file change sequence number in the data file is greater than the number in the control file. This implies that the wrong control file is being used. Note that repeatedly causing this error can make it stop happening without correcting the real problem. Every attempt to open the database will advance the control file change sequence number until it is great enough.

How to fix the Error ORA-01207: file is more recent than control file – old control file ?

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

Use the current control file or do backup control file recovery to make the control file current. Be sure to follow all restrictions on doing a backup control file recovery.