How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06716: skipping datafile number; already restored to file string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06716: skipping datafile number; already restored to file string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06716: skipping datafile number; already restored to file string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06716: skipping datafile number; already restored to file string

Recovery Manager determined that this file is already restored. Use FORCE option to override this optimization.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06716: skipping datafile number; already restored to file string ?

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

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