How to fix the Oracle error ORA-17518: backup file string cannot be found?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-17518: backup file string cannot be found with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-17518: backup file string cannot be found

Reason for the Error ORA-17518: backup file string cannot be found

Access to the specified backup file was required for Instant Restore.

How to fix the Error ORA-17518: backup file string cannot be found ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Make sure the path and file name are correct for the backup file and the path to the backup file can be accessed from the node of the instance.