How to fix the error ORA-00297: must specify RECOVER DATAFILE LIST before RECOVER DATAFILE START?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00297: must specify RECOVER DATAFILE LIST before RECOVER DATAFILE START with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00297: must specify RECOVER DATAFILE LIST before RECOVER DATAFILE START

Reason for the Error ORA-00297: must specify RECOVER DATAFILE LIST before RECOVER DATAFILE START

The RECOVER DATAFILE START command was issued, but no RECOVER DATAFILE LIST commands had been issued. This only happens when doing recovery with Recovery Manager, and is an internal error in Recovery Manager, because Recovery Manager should always issue RECOVER DATAFILE LIST before RECOVER DATAFILE START.