How to fix the Oracle error ORA-19913: unable to decrypt backup?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-19913: unable to decrypt backup with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-19913: unable to decrypt backup

Reason for the Error ORA-19913: unable to decrypt backup

A backup piece could not be decrypted. This message is accompanied with another message that indicates the name of the encrypted backup that could not be restored. The reason could be either that an invalid password was entered, or that, when using transparent decryption, the database external security device is not open.

How to fix the Error ORA-19913: unable to decrypt backup ?

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

If password-based restore was enabled for this backup, then supply the correct password using the RMAN SET DECRYPTION command. If transparent restore was enabled for this backup, then ensure that the database external security device is open.