How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05579: CONTROLFILE backup not found in string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05579: CONTROLFILE backup not found in string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05579: CONTROLFILE backup not found in string

Reason for the Error RMAN-05579: CONTROLFILE backup not found in string

RMAN could not locate a backup of the control file in the specified location.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05579: CONTROLFILE backup not found in string ?

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

Provide a different location and retry the command.