Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-19602

cannot backup or copy active file in NOARCHIVELOG mode

Cause

An attempt was made to copy or backup a file that was not closed cleanly, and the database was in NOARCHIVELOG mode. This is not allowed because, when restored, the file requires redo application before it is usable, and redo is not currently being saved beyond the contents of the online redo logs.


Action

Take the tablespace cleanly offline or close the database and retry the copy or backup.