How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06801: no base catalog found?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06801: no base catalog found with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06801: no base catalog found

Reason for the Error RMAN-06801: no base catalog found

When trying to create a virtual catalog, either no base catalog was found, or this user has no privilege to create a virtual catalog against any existing base catalog.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06801: no base catalog found ?

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

Establish the correct privileges and re-create the virtual catalog.