How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19589: string is not a snapshot or backup control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19589: string is not a snapshot or backup control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19589: string is not a snapshot or backup control file

Reason for the Error ORA-19589: string is not a snapshot or backup control file

The control file that is the source for a backup or copy operation is not a snapshot or backup control file.

How to fix the Error ORA-19589: string is not a snapshot or backup control file ?

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

Specify the name of a snapshot or backup control file.