How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06786: could not read file header for datafile string to do FLASHBACK.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06786: could not read file header for datafile string to do FLASHBACK. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06786: could not read file header for datafile string to do FLASHBACK.

Reason for the Error RMAN-06786: could not read file header for datafile string to do FLASHBACK.

The indicated datafile header could not be read to do FLASHBACK DATABASE.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06786: could not read file header for datafile string to do FLASHBACK. ?

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

If the database must be taken back in time then a restore and incomplete recovery must be performed.