How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06073: file header is corrupt for datafile string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06073: file header is corrupt for datafile string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06073: file header is corrupt for datafile string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06073: file header is corrupt for datafile string

ORACLE detected a corruption in the file header. A media failure has probably occurred.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06073: file header is corrupt for datafile string ?

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

RESTORE the datafile to a new location, then do a SWITCH, and then retry the RECOVER command.