How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01227: log string is inconsistent with other logs?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01227: log string is inconsistent with other logs with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01227: log string is inconsistent with other logs

Reason for the Error ORA-01227: log string is inconsistent with other logs

The log file in the accompanying error is inconsistent with the contents of other logs given in the CREATE CONTROLFILE command. Either a file header is corrupted, or some file is an old copy rather than the current version. The problem may not be with the log listed since all that can be detected is that there is an inconsistancy. All log files listed in the command must be the current versions of the online logs.

How to fix the Error ORA-01227: log string is inconsistent with other logs ?

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

Find the correct online logs or use the RESETLOGS option.