Oracle Error ORA-01696: control file is not a clone control file

Oracle Error Message

ORA-01696: control file is not a clone control file

Reason for the Error

Attempting to mount, a database as a clone when it is already mounted by another instance not as a clone or attempting to use a current control file for a clone.

Solution

Mount without the clone option or use a backup control file and shutdown the other instances before mounting as a clone.