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.