How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-06956: create datafile failed; retry after removing string from OS?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-06956: create datafile failed; retry after removing string from OS with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-06956: create datafile failed; retry after removing string from OS

Reason for the Error RMAN-06956: create datafile failed; retry after removing string from OS

An attempt was made to re-create a database file. This attempt failed.

How to fix the Error RMAN-06956: create datafile failed; retry after removing string from OS ?

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

If the indicated file already exists, remove the file from operating system and retry the RMAN command.