How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06169: could not read file header for datafile string error reason string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06169: could not read file header for datafile string error reason string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06169: could not read file header for datafile string error reason string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06169: could not read file header for datafile string error reason string

The specified datafile could not be accessed. The reason codes are: 1 – file name is MISSINGxx in the control file 2 – file is offline 3 – file is not verified 4 – DBWR could not find the file 5 – unable to open file 6 – I/O error during read 7 – file header is corrupt 8 – file is not a datafile 9 – file does not belong to this database 10 – file number is incorrect 12 – wrong file version 15 – control file is not current

How to fix the Error RMAN-06169: could not read file header for datafile string error reason string ?

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

If the error can be corrected, do so and retry the operation. The SKIP option can be used to ignore this error during a backup.