How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05062: image copy needs no roll forward?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05062: image copy needs no roll forward with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05062: image copy needs no roll forward

Reason for the Error RMAN-05062: image copy needs no roll forward

The image copy that would be rolled forward by the RECOVER COPY command is already more recent than the specified UNTIL time or system change number (SCN).

How to fix the Error RMAN-05062: image copy needs no roll forward ?

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

Usually this is the result of a recent OPEN RESETLOGS operation, and no action is needed, because the daily backup strategy will start rolling this copy forward after it becomes old enough to be eligible for rolling forward. To force the copy to be rolled forward, specify a more recent UNTIL time or system change number (SCN).