In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05513: cannot duplicate, control file is not current or standby with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.
Oracle Error Description
RMAN-05513: cannot duplicate, control file is not current or standby
Reason for the Error RMAN-05513: cannot duplicate, control file is not current or standby
Target database did not have a current or standby control file. DUPLICATE requires the target database to have a current or standby control file.
How to fix the Error RMAN-05513: cannot duplicate, control file is not current or standby ?
You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps
Open database to make control file current or connect to a different database before retrying the command.