How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05115: Cross-platform INSTANT RESTORE is not supported.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05115: Cross-platform INSTANT RESTORE is not supported. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05115: Cross-platform INSTANT RESTORE is not supported.

Reason for the Error RMAN-05115: Cross-platform INSTANT RESTORE is not supported.

An instant restore was specified using a data file copy from a different platform.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05115: Cross-platform INSTANT RESTORE is not supported. ?

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

Specify a different data file copy that is formatted for the same platform where the restore is taking place.