How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06572: database is open and datafile number is not offline?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06572: database is open and datafile number is not offline with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06572: database is open and datafile number is not offline

Reason for the Error RMAN-06572: database is open and datafile number is not offline

The SWITCH command with the option TO COPY was specified, but datafile is not offline and database is open.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06572: database is open and datafile number is not offline ?

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

Either make sure the datafile is offline or the database must be mounted but not opened.