How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06143: LIKE may only be specified with COPY?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06143: LIKE may only be specified with COPY with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06143: LIKE may only be specified with COPY

Reason for the Error RMAN-06143: LIKE may only be specified with COPY

The LIKE option was specified with a RMAN command. This is not permitted because only copies of datafiles, control files or archived logs have file names that may be tested with a LIKE operand.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06143: LIKE may only be specified with COPY ?

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

Remove the LIKE option and re-run the RMAN command.