How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19811: cannot have files in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST with keep attributes?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19811: cannot have files in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST with keep attributes with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19811: cannot have files in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST with keep attributes

Reason for the Error ORA-19811: cannot have files in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST with keep attributes

An attempt was made to 1) Create a backup piece or image copy in the recovery area with KEEP option. 2) Update the KEEP attributes of an existing backup piece or image copy in the recovery area.

How to fix the Error ORA-19811: cannot have files in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST with keep attributes ?

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

Reissue RMAN command without KEEP options.