Not Able To Create GRP (ORA-01153) when RMAN image copy is being recovered (Doc ID 2195698.1)

Last updated on DECEMBER 22, 2016

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 11.2.0.4 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

Issue Clarification
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Not able to create GRP when incremental image copy is being recovered

SQL> CREATE RESTORE POINT before_upgrade GUARANTEE FLASHBACK DATABASE;
CREATE RESTORE POINT before_upgrade GUARANTEE FLASHBACK DATABASE
*
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-38784: Cannot create restore point 'BEFORE_UPGRADE'.
ORA-01153: an incompatible media recovery is active

Cause

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