How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19656: cannot backup, copy, or delete online log string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19656: cannot backup, copy, or delete online log string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19656: cannot backup, copy, or delete online log string

Reason for the Error ORA-19656: cannot backup, copy, or delete online log string

The indicated log file is an active log. You can only backup, copy, or delete archived logs.

How to fix the Error ORA-19656: cannot backup, copy, or delete online log string ?

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

The indicated log file cannot be processed – select another file.