How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01679: database is being opened?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01679: database is being opened with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01679: database is being opened

Reason for the Error ORA-01679: database is being opened

An attempt was made to activate a standby database when the database was in the middle of being opened.

How to fix the Error ORA-01679: database is being opened ?

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

Wait for database open to finish and retry the ACTIVATE command.