How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01649: operation not allowed with a backup control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01649: operation not allowed with a backup control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01649: operation not allowed with a backup control file

Reason for the Error ORA-01649: operation not allowed with a backup control file

An attempt is being made to perform a command that does not make sense when the control file is a restored backup.

How to fix the Error ORA-01649: operation not allowed with a backup control file ?

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

Wait until after the database has been opened and try again.