How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06041: cannot switch file number to copy of file number?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06041: cannot switch file number to copy of file number with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06041: cannot switch file number to copy of file number

Reason for the Error RMAN-06041: cannot switch file number to copy of file number

An attempt was made to switch a datafile to a copy of a different datafile.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06041: cannot switch file number to copy of file number ?

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

Correct and resubmit the SWITCH command.