How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06106: this command requires that target database be mounted?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06106: this command requires that target database be mounted with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06106: this command requires that target database be mounted

Reason for the Error RMAN-06106: this command requires that target database be mounted

A command was issued that requires the target database to be mounted, but the target database is not mounted.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06106: this command requires that target database be mounted ?

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

Mount the target database control file by issuing ALTER DATABASE MOUNT via Enterprise Manager or Server Manager.