How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06807: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string cannot be used because database compatibility is less than string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06807: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string cannot be used because database compatibility is less than string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06807: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string cannot be used because database compatibility is less than string

Reason for the Error RMAN-06807: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string cannot be used because database compatibility is less than string

The compression algorithm is not supported because the current compatibility level of the database is too low.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06807: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string cannot be used because database compatibility is less than string ?

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

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