How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-04016: could not get OCI error handle?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-04016: could not get OCI error handle with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-04016: could not get OCI error handle

Reason for the Error RMAN-04016: could not get OCI error handle

An error was received while initializing the OCI layer.

How to fix the Error RMAN-04016: could not get OCI error handle ?

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

This error should not normally happen. Contact Oracle Customer Support.