ORA-00338: log string of thread string is more recent than control file

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ORA-00338: log string  of thread  string  is more recent than control file
Cause:  The control file change sequence number in the log file is greater than the
number in the control file. This implies that the wrong control file is being used.
Note that repeatedly causing this error can make it stop happening without
correcting the real problem. Every attemp t to open the database will advance the
control file change sequence number until it is great enough.
Action:   Use the current control file or do backup control file recovery to make the
control file current. Be sure to follow all  restrictions on doing a backup control file
recovery.