How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06551: error while looking up datafile copy for file number: string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06551: error while looking up datafile copy for file number: string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06551: error while looking up datafile copy for file number: string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06551: error while looking up datafile copy for file number: string

An error occurred while looking up the specified datafile copy in the recovery catalog or target database control file.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06551: error while looking up datafile copy for file number: string ?

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

This error is accompanied by other errors describing the reason for the failure. If the datafile copy was created during a RESTORE with a new name, ensure that the RESTORE completed successfully.