How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05507: standby control file checkpoint (string) is more recent than duplication point-in-time (string)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05507: standby control file checkpoint (string) is more recent than duplication point-in-time (string) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05507: standby control file checkpoint (string) is more recent than duplication point-in-time (string)

Reason for the Error RMAN-05507: standby control file checkpoint (string) is more recent than duplication point-in-time (string)

A DUPLICATE FOR STANDBY command was issued, but the checkpoint of the control file is more recent than the last archived log or the specified point-in-time.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05507: standby control file checkpoint (string) is more recent than duplication point-in-time (string) ?

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

If an explicit point-in-time was specified, change it to be at least the control file checkpoint; otherwise archive (and backup/copy) the current log.