How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06473: SET DATABASE can only be used in case of DUPLICATE without TARGET connection?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06473: SET DATABASE can only be used in case of DUPLICATE without TARGET connection with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06473: SET DATABASE can only be used in case of DUPLICATE without TARGET connection

Reason for the Error RMAN-06473: SET DATABASE can only be used in case of DUPLICATE without TARGET connection

A SET DATABASE command was specified when connected to target database or not connected to an auxiliary instance.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06473: SET DATABASE can only be used in case of DUPLICATE without TARGET connection ?

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

Specify the command only when not connected to a target database and when connected to an auxiliary instance in preparation to DUPLICATE without TARGET connection.