How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06904: backup of archived log for thread number with sequence number and starting SCN of string was cancelled?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06904: backup of archived log for thread number with sequence number and starting SCN of string was cancelled with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06904: backup of archived log for thread number with sequence number and starting SCN of string was cancelled

Reason for the Error RMAN-06904: backup of archived log for thread number with sequence number and starting SCN of string was cancelled

This is an informational message displayed when PARTIAL option of DURATION option was specified on the BACKUP command and backup could not be completed within the given duration time.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06904: backup of archived log for thread number with sequence number and starting SCN of string was cancelled ?

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

Run BACKUP command to backup cancelled files, or let the next backup window backup the cancelled files. It should be noted that the files that were skipped in the current job will be given preference to other files for next the BACKUP command with DURATION option.