How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06078: the control file is older than datafile string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06078: the control file is older than datafile string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06078: the control file is older than datafile string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06078: the control file is older than datafile string

The control file appears to be older than the specified datafile, but it is not marked as a backup control file. This indicates that the control file has been replaced with an older version. This error does not occur when a backup control file which was created via Recovery Manager or the ALTER DATABASE BACKUP CONTROLFILE command is restored because such control files are marked as backups.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06078: the control file is older than datafile string ?

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

RESTORE a control file and perform RECOVER DATABASE.