Oracle Error ORA-16431: cannot expand control file

Oracle Error Message

ORA-16431: cannot expand control file

Reason for the Error

Additional redo log threads were added on the primary database after the standby control file was created.

Solution

Shut down the standby database and replace the control file with a new standby control file from the primary database or change the COMPATIBLE parameter to 10.2.0 or above and restart the standby database.