How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19607: string is an active control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19607: string is an active control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19607: string is an active control file

Reason for the Error ORA-19607: string is an active control file

A control file copy, restore, or backup specified the name of a control file named in the INIT.ORA file as the input or output file.

How to fix the Error ORA-19607: string is an active control file ?

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

Specify a different file name and retry the operation. If this is a backup or restore conversation, then the conversation remains active and more files may be specified.