How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06085: must use SET NEWNAME command to restore datafile string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06085: must use SET NEWNAME command to restore datafile string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06085: must use SET NEWNAME command to restore datafile string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06085: must use SET NEWNAME command to restore datafile string

A RESTORE command for the specified datafile could not find a destination name for the specified datafile.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06085: must use SET NEWNAME command to restore datafile string ?

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

Add a SET NEWNAME command prior to the RESTORE command to specify the restore destination for this file.