How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-08036: channel string: could not create control file record for string string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-08036: channel string: could not create control file record for string string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-08036: channel string: could not create control file record for string string

Reason for the Error RMAN-08036: channel string: could not create control file record for string string

The record identifying the named file was no longer present in the target database control file, and repeated attempts to inspect the file were unsuccessful in creating the record. This could be because the circular-reuse section of the control file which holds information about the specified type of file is too small and there is other database activity which is causing the record to be overwritten before it can be used.

How to fix the Error RMAN-08036: channel string: could not create control file record for string string ?

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

Try increasing either the size of the control file circular-reuse section for this file type (datafile copy or archived log, as indicated in the error message, or the CONTROL_FILE_RECORD_KEEP_TIME initialization parameter. If neither of those remedies works then contact Oracle.