How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16008: indeterminate control file checkpoint?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16008: indeterminate control file checkpoint with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16008: indeterminate control file checkpoint

Reason for the Error ORA-16008: indeterminate control file checkpoint

The control file for the database being opened for read-only access was created using the CREATE CONTROLFILE statement. Therefore, a control file checkpoint could not be calculated and the database could not be opened for read-only access.

How to fix the Error ORA-16008: indeterminate control file checkpoint ?

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

First, open the database for read/write access. This creates a valid control file checkpoint. Then, reopen the database for read-only access.