How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06145: control file is not current – obsolete file list may be incomplete?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06145: control file is not current – obsolete file list may be incomplete with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06145: control file is not current – obsolete file list may be incomplete

Reason for the Error RMAN-06145: control file is not current – obsolete file list may be incomplete

A CHANGE or REPORT command needs to compute the list of backups that are redundant and may be deleted. If the mounted control file is not current, it may not be possible to determine if a satisfactory backup exists for files which have been offline since the last OPEN RESETLOGS.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06145: control file is not current – obsolete file list may be incomplete ?

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

No action need be taken – this is an informational message only. To ensure a complete report of obsolete backups, mount a current control file.