How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06062: can not backup SPFILE because the instance was not started with SPFILE?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06062: can not backup SPFILE because the instance was not started with SPFILE with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06062: can not backup SPFILE because the instance was not started with SPFILE

Reason for the Error RMAN-06062: can not backup SPFILE because the instance was not started with SPFILE

A backup command requested a backup of the SPFILE, but no SPFILE was used to startup the instance.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06062: can not backup SPFILE because the instance was not started with SPFILE ?

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

Create an SPFILE and re-start the instance using the SPFILE or modify the command.