How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19688: control file AUTOBACKUP format(string) for string does not have %F?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19688: control file AUTOBACKUP format(string) for string does not have %F with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19688: control file AUTOBACKUP format(string) for string does not have %F

Reason for the Error ORA-19688: control file AUTOBACKUP format(string) for string does not have %F

control file AUTOBACKUP format must contain %F for the device.

How to fix the Error ORA-19688: control file AUTOBACKUP format(string) for string does not have %F ?

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

Change control file format using RMAN command CONFIGURE CONTROLFILE BACKUP FORMAT FOR DEVICE TYPE TO .