How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06556: datafile string must be restored from backup older than SCN string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06556: datafile string must be restored from backup older than SCN string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06556: datafile string must be restored from backup older than SCN string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06556: datafile string must be restored from backup older than SCN string

An incomplete recovery session was started, but the file is newer than the UNTIL clause.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06556: datafile string must be restored from backup older than SCN string ?

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

Check the UNTIL clause or restore the file from a sufficient old backup.