How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06552: newname for datafile number was set to NEW, but file was not restored?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06552: newname for datafile number was set to NEW, but file was not restored with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06552: newname for datafile number was set to NEW, but file was not restored

Reason for the Error RMAN-06552: newname for datafile number was set to NEW, but file was not restored

A SWITCH command was specified for a datafile, but the newname was set to NEW and the file was not restored. If newname is set to NEW, the file must be restored before issuing a SWITCH command.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06552: newname for datafile number was set to NEW, but file was not restored ?

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

Correct and resubmit the SWITCH command.