How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06941: Database must be closed and mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06941: Database must be closed and mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06941: Database must be closed and mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED.

Reason for the Error RMAN-06941: Database must be closed and mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED.

DROP DATABASE was attempted while the database was open or not mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06941: Database must be closed and mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED. ?

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

Change the database state to mounted EXCLUSIVE and RESTRICTED.