How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-04033: cannot open auxiliary parameter file string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-04033: cannot open auxiliary parameter file string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-04033: cannot open auxiliary parameter file string

Reason for the Error RMAN-04033: cannot open auxiliary parameter file string

An auxiliary parameter file was specified with SET AUXILIARY INSTANCE PARAMETER FILE command but the specified file cannot be found.

How to fix the Error RMAN-04033: cannot open auxiliary parameter file string ?

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

Set the parameter file to an existent file or retry the command without setting AUXILIARY INSTANCE PARAMETER FILE.