How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06809: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string requires advanced compression option?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06809: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string requires advanced compression option with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06809: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string requires advanced compression option

Reason for the Error RMAN-06809: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string requires advanced compression option

The compression algorithm was not supported because it requires advanced compression option to be enabled.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06809: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string requires advanced compression option ?

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

Enable advanced compression option by setting advanced_compression_option_usable=true or specify a different compression algorithm.