Oracle Error ORA-19607: string is an active control file

Oracle Error Message

ORA-19607: string is an active control file

Reason for the Error

A control file copy, restore, or backup specified the name of a control file named in the INIT.ORA file as the input or output file.

Solution

Specify a different file name and retry the operation. If this is a backup or restore conversation, then the conversation remains active and more files may be specified.