How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19742: control file is not a backup control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19742: control file is not a backup control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19742: control file is not a backup control file

Reason for the Error ORA-19742: control file is not a backup control file

This parameter could not be set because the control file was not a backup control file.

How to fix the Error ORA-19742: control file is not a backup control file ?

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

Do not use this call for this control file.