Oracle Error ORA-38867: database not open: cannot create restore point with the specified timestamp

Oracle Error Message

ORA-38867: database not open: cannot create restore point with the specified timestamp

Reason for the Error

An attempt was made to create a restore point with the specified timestamp while the database was not open. The database must be open in order to map the timestamp to an SCN.

Solution

Open the database first or pick another way to create the restore point.