How to fix the Oracle error ORA-10582: The control file is not a backup control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-10582: The control file is not a backup control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-10582: The control file is not a backup control file

Reason for the Error ORA-10582: The control file is not a backup control file

User requested backup control file test recovery, but the control file is not a backup control file.

How to fix the Error ORA-10582: The control file is not a backup control file ?

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

Use a backup control file, or do not use USING BACKUP CONTROLFILE option.