Oracle Error ORA-19771: cannot rename change tracking file while database is open

Oracle Error Message

ORA-19771: cannot rename change tracking file while database is open

Reason for the Error

The ALTER DATABASE RENAME FILE command was used to rename the change tracking file, and the database is open by one or more instances. The database must be mounted, and not open, to rename the change tracking file.

Solution

Close the database and reissue the command.