How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06501: skipping datafile string; already backed up on string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06501: skipping datafile string; already backed up on string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06501: skipping datafile string; already backed up on string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06501: skipping datafile string; already backed up on string

The indicated datafile will not be included in the backup set. It is already been backed up once, or before the since time specified.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06501: skipping datafile string; already backed up on string ?

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

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