How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06084: the target database may not be mounted when issuing REPLICATE?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06084: the target database may not be mounted when issuing REPLICATE with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06084: the target database may not be mounted when issuing REPLICATE

Reason for the Error RMAN-06084: the target database may not be mounted when issuing REPLICATE

A REPLICATE command was issued, but the target database is already mounted.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06084: the target database may not be mounted when issuing REPLICATE ?

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

dismount the target database control file by issuing ALTER DATABASE CLOSE and ALTER DATABASE DISMOUNT via Enterprise Manager or Server Manager.