How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06588: number of patterns (number) to DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT should be even?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06588: number of patterns (number) to DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT should be even with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06588: number of patterns (number) to DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT should be even

Reason for the Error RMAN-06588: number of patterns (number) to DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT should be even

An uneven number of patterns was specified.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06588: number of patterns (number) to DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT should be even ?

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

Specify one more or one less pattern.