How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05539: DUPLICATE TARGET DATABASE cannot be used without connecting to the TARGET?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05539: DUPLICATE TARGET DATABASE cannot be used without connecting to the TARGET with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05539: DUPLICATE TARGET DATABASE cannot be used without connecting to the TARGET

Reason for the Error RMAN-05539: DUPLICATE TARGET DATABASE cannot be used without connecting to the TARGET

A DUPLICATE TARGET DATABASE was attempted and no connection to the TARGET database was established.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05539: DUPLICATE TARGET DATABASE cannot be used without connecting to the TARGET ?

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

Connect to TARGET or use DATABASE clause.