number of control file names exceeds limit of string

Solution ID:ORA-00208

Type: Oracle

Cause

An attempt was made to use more control files than Oracle supports.

Actions

Shut down Oracle. Reduce the number of control files specified in the CONTROL_FILES parameter in the initialization parameter file, and restart Oracle. Delete usused files.

Try the following links for this error:


http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E16655_01/server.121/e26079/e0.htm


https://community.oracle.com/message/2314127


https://community.oracle.com/message/1365836


https://community.oracle.com/message/9915293


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