How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora

Reason for the Error RMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora

The target database has not mounted the control file, and its “init.ora” file does not specify the DB_NAME parameter.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora ?

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

MOUNT the target database, or add the DB_NAME parameter to its “init.ora” and restart the instance.