How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06415: file string cannot be proxy backed up?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06415: file string cannot be proxy backed up with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06415: file string cannot be proxy backed up

Reason for the Error RMAN-06415: file string cannot be proxy backed up

The PROXY option was specified, but the media management software used by the target database cannot back up the specified file using proxy copy. If PROXY ONLY was specified, then the backup is terminated. If PROXY was specified, then this file will be placed into a non-proxy backup set.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06415: file string cannot be proxy backed up ?

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

Remove the ONLY option to place the files into a regular backup set, or contact the media management vendor if you believe that the media management software should support proxy copy of this file.