How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-08056: skipping datafile string because it has not changed?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-08056: skipping datafile string because it has not changed with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-08056: skipping datafile string because it has not changed

Reason for the Error RMAN-08056: skipping datafile string because it has not changed

The specified datafile has not had its checkpoint advanced since the previous backup, therefore it does not need a new incremental backup.

How to fix the Error RMAN-08056: skipping datafile string because it has not changed ?

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

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