How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06132: cannot backup datafile string because it is not in the control file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06132: cannot backup datafile string because it is not in the control file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06132: cannot backup datafile string because it is not in the control file

Reason for the Error RMAN-06132: cannot backup datafile string because it is not in the control file

A backup command was issued that includes the specified datafile, but the datafile is not listed in the control file. The control file is not current (it is a backup or a created control file).

How to fix the Error RMAN-06132: cannot backup datafile string because it is not in the control file ?

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

Recover the control file to make it current, then retry the backup command.