How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06188: cannot use command when connected to a mounted target database?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06188: cannot use command when connected to a mounted target database with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06188: cannot use command when connected to a mounted target database

Reason for the Error RMAN-06188: cannot use command when connected to a mounted target database

An attempt was made to issue a command that can be used only when there is no connection to the target database or when the target database is not mounted.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06188: cannot use command when connected to a mounted target database ?

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

Dismount the database or restart RMAN and use the command before connecting to the target database.