How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05020: cannot specify AUXILIARY DESTINATION option for normal recovery?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05020: cannot specify AUXILIARY DESTINATION option for normal recovery with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05020: cannot specify AUXILIARY DESTINATION option for normal recovery

Reason for the Error RMAN-05020: cannot specify AUXILIARY DESTINATION option for normal recovery

The AUXILIARY DESTINATION option was specified for a normal recovery. It is only allowed for Tablespace Point-in-Time Recovery.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05020: cannot specify AUXILIARY DESTINATION option for normal recovery ?

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

Remove the AUXILIARY DESTINATION option and re-run the RECOVER command.