How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05055: recover datafile operand string cannot be used to recover block?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05055: recover datafile operand string cannot be used to recover block with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05055: recover datafile operand string cannot be used to recover block

Reason for the Error RMAN-05055: recover datafile operand string cannot be used to recover block

The specified operand could not be used with RECOVER block command.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05055: recover datafile operand string cannot be used to recover block ?

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

Delete the invalid operand and retry the command.