How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found

Reason for the Error RMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found

An unsupported compression algorithm was specified for the backup.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found ?

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

Query the V$RMAN_COMPRESSION_ALGORITHM view for the list of suppmrted compression algorithms. Specify a valid compression algorithm and retry the command.