How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05016: failover to previous backup?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05016: failover to previous backup with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05016: failover to previous backup

Reason for the Error RMAN-05016: failover to previous backup

This is an informational message to indicate the RMAN could not successfully restore the files using the specified backups. An attempt was made to restore the datafile/archived logs/ control file/SPFILE using a previous existing backup.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05016: failover to previous backup ?

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

See accompanying additional error messages indicating the cause of the failover.