How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06081: error reading datafile header for datafile string, code string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06081: error reading datafile header for datafile string, code string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06081: error reading datafile header for datafile string, code string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06081: error reading datafile header for datafile string, code string

X$KCVFH returned the specified code in the HXERR column when it was queried for the specified datafile.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06081: error reading datafile header for datafile string, code string ?

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

Ensure the datafile exists and is readable. Using a newer release of Recovery Manager may return a more meaningful error message. If you have no newer version of Recovery Manager, contact Oracle Support Services.