How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06131: SKIP OFFLINE/READONLY only allowed with current control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06131: SKIP OFFLINE/READONLY only allowed with current control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06131: SKIP OFFLINE/READONLY only allowed with current control file

Reason for the Error RMAN-06131: SKIP OFFLINE/READONLY only allowed with current control file

The SKIP OFFLINE and SKIP READONLY options are only permitted when the target database control file is current. When the target control file is not current, it is not possible to obtain a datafile’s offline/read only status.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06131: SKIP OFFLINE/READONLY only allowed with current control file ?

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

Remove the skip option or mount a current control file on the target database.