Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-00236

snapshot operation disallowed: mounted control file is a backup

Cause

Attempting to invoke cfileSetSnapshotName, cfileMakeAndUseSnapshot, or cfileUseSnapshot when the currently mounted control file is a backup control file.


Action

Mount a current control file and retry the operation.