How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19696: control file not found in backup set?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19696: control file not found in backup set with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19696: control file not found in backup set

Reason for the Error ORA-19696: control file not found in backup set

The control file could not be restored because it is not in this backup set.

How to fix the Error ORA-19696: control file not found in backup set ?

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

This message is issued when the directory from the first backup piece is read and one or more files named for restoration were not found in the piece. You must supply the first backup piece of a backup set that contains the requested file.