How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06416: PROXY ONLY was specified and some files could not be proxy copied?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06416: PROXY ONLY was specified and some files could not be proxy copied with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06416: PROXY ONLY was specified and some files could not be proxy copied

Reason for the Error RMAN-06416: PROXY ONLY was specified and some files could not be proxy copied

PROXY ONLY was specified, and some of the files to be backed up could not be backed up by the media management software used by the target database. Message 6415 is issued for each file that cannot be proxy copied.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06416: PROXY ONLY was specified and some files could not be proxy copied ?

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 these files.