How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06189: current DBID number does not match target mounted database (number)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06189: current DBID number does not match target mounted database (number) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06189: current DBID number does not match target mounted database (number)

Reason for the Error RMAN-06189: current DBID number does not match target mounted database (number)

SET DBID was used to set a DBID that does not match the DBID of the database to which RMAN is connected.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06189: current DBID number does not match target mounted database (number) ?

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

If the current operation is a restore to copy the database, do not mount the database. Otherwise, avoid using the SET DBID command, or restart RMAN.