How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06470: DEVICE TYPE is supported only when automatic channels are used?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06470: DEVICE TYPE is supported only when automatic channels are used with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06470: DEVICE TYPE is supported only when automatic channels are used

Reason for the Error RMAN-06470: DEVICE TYPE is supported only when automatic channels are used

The DEVICE TYPE option was specified with a BACKUP, RESTORE, RECOVER, DUPLICATE, CHANGE, VALIDATE, CROSSCHECK, or DELETE EXPIRED command. This option is allowed only when automatically allocated channels are used.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06470: DEVICE TYPE is supported only when automatic channels are used ?

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

Remove the DEVICE TYPE option and re-run the command. Or Remove all ALLOCATE commands and re-run the script so that channels are automatically allocated.