How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19813: cannot have unavailable file string in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19813: cannot have unavailable file string in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19813: cannot have unavailable file string in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST

Reason for the Error ORA-19813: cannot have unavailable file string in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST

An attempt was made to change a backup piece or image copy in recovery area to UNAVAILABLE.

How to fix the Error ORA-19813: cannot have unavailable file string in DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST ?

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

Correct and resubmit the RMAN command. Do not use messages 19814; it is used for simulating crash.