| ERROR | error while looking up control file copy: string |
| CAUSE | An error occurred while looking up the specified control file copy in the recovery catalog or target database control file. |
| ACTION | This error is accompanied by other errors describing the reason for the failure. Ensure that the file name is entered correctly. If the control file copy was created when the recovery catalog was not available, then a RESYNC CATALOG must be done to update the recovery catalog. |