How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06167: already connected?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06167: already connected with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06167: already connected

Reason for the Error RMAN-06167: already connected

a CONNECT command was issued, but RMAN is already connected to the specified database.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06167: already connected ?

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

RMAN has no DISCONNECT command, so to connect to a different instance, exit RMAN and start it again.