How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06429: string database is not compatible with this version of RMAN?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06429: string database is not compatible with this version of RMAN with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06429: string database is not compatible with this version of RMAN

Reason for the Error RMAN-06429: string database is not compatible with this version of RMAN

The indicated database is not compatible with this version of the Recovery Manager (RMAN). Other messages have also been issued which detail the cause of the error.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06429: string database is not compatible with this version of RMAN ?

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

See the other messages. If the database is CATALOG, then you may be able to use the CREATE CATALOG or UPGRADE CATALOG commands to correct the problem. If the database is TARGET or AUXILIARY, then you must either upgrade the target database or use a newer version of the RMAN executable.