How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06036: datafile number is already restored to file string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06036: datafile number is already restored to file string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06036: datafile number is already restored to file string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06036: datafile number is already restored to file string

A SET NEWNAME command was issued to restore a datafile to a location other than the original datafile, and Recovery Manager determined that the best candidate for restoring the file is the datafile copy with the same name, therefore the file is already restored and no action need be taken.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06036: datafile number is already restored to file string ?

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

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