How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-05557: Target instance not started with server parameter file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-05557: Target instance not started with server parameter file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-05557: Target instance not started with server parameter file

Reason for the Error RMAN-05557: Target instance not started with server parameter file

SPFILE clause was used but target instance was not started with a server parameter file.

How to fix the Error RMAN-05557: Target instance not started with server parameter file ?

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

Do not specify SPFILE clause, or restart target instance with server parameter file.