How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06093: recovery catalog contains obsolete version of datafile string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06093: recovery catalog contains obsolete version of datafile string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06093: recovery catalog contains obsolete version of datafile string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06093: recovery catalog contains obsolete version of datafile string

The specified datafile number was dropped and then reused. The control file mounted by the target database contains the newer version of the datafile, but the recovery catalog contains information about only the older version.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06093: recovery catalog contains obsolete version of datafile string ?

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

Issue a RESYNC command to update the recovery catalog, then reissue the failing command. If the error persists, contact Oracle Support Services.