How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-08119: skipping backup piece handle string; already exists?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-08119: skipping backup piece handle string; already exists with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-08119: skipping backup piece handle string; already exists

Reason for the Error RMAN-08119: skipping backup piece handle string; already exists

A BACKUP command does not need to backup control file AUTOBACKUP pieces, because they already exists.

How to fix the Error RMAN-08119: skipping backup piece handle string; already exists ?

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

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