How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19669: proxy copy functions cannot be run on DISK channel?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19669: proxy copy functions cannot be run on DISK channel with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19669: proxy copy functions cannot be run on DISK channel

Reason for the Error ORA-19669: proxy copy functions cannot be run on DISK channel

A proxy copy procedure was called, but the device which is allocated to the current session has type DISK.

How to fix the Error ORA-19669: proxy copy functions cannot be run on DISK channel ?

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

Allocate a non-DISK channel and retry the operation. Note that proxy copy requires a 3rd-party media management software product that supports the this backup/restore feature.