How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06054: media recovery requesting unknown archived log for thread string with sequence string and starting SCN of string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06054: media recovery requesting unknown archived log for thread string with sequence string and starting SCN of string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06054: media recovery requesting unknown archived log for thread string with sequence string and starting SCN of string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06054: media recovery requesting unknown archived log for thread string with sequence string and starting SCN of string

Media recovery is requesting a log whose existence is not recorded in the recovery catalog or target database control file.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06054: media recovery requesting unknown archived log for thread string with sequence string and starting SCN of string ?

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

If a copy of the log is available, then add it to the recovery catalog and/or control file via a CATALOG command and then retry the RECOVER command. If not, then a point-in-time recovery up to the missing log is the only alternative and database can be opened using ALTER DATABASE OPEN RESETLOGS command.