Database Error Messages

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  • 23ai
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Jun 24, 2024

ORA-10469

Error creating control file backup, no checkpoint

Cause

The control file being backed up does not contain a valid control file checkpoint. Therefore, the control file cannot be backed up because the backup will not be usable later for recovery. A common cause for this situation is that you executed CREATE CONTROLFILE, which mounts the database, but not ALTER DATABASE OPEN, to open the database. The ALTER DATABASE OPEN generates a valid control file checkpoint.


Action

Open the database with ALTER DATABASE OPEN, which results in a valid control file checkpoint. Run the backup operation again.