How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06217: not connected to auxiliary database with a net service name?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06217: not connected to auxiliary database with a net service name with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06217: not connected to auxiliary database with a net service name

Reason for the Error RMAN-06217: not connected to auxiliary database with a net service name

A command that moves files from the target instance to the auxiliary instance was requested. Such a command requires a net service name be present in the connect string used to connect to the auxiliary instance.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06217: not connected to auxiliary database with a net service name ?

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

Issue a CONNECT AUXILIARY command and include a net serice name in the connect string. That service name must be valid on the target instance.