How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-08130: failover to copy on device type string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-08130: failover to copy on device type string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-08130: failover to copy on device type string

Reason for the Error RMAN-08130: failover to copy on device type string

This is an informational message to indicate the RMAN could not successfully restore the database using the specified backups. An attempt was made to restore the datafiles/archived logs/ control file/SPFILE using the same backup set on a different device type.

How to fix the Error RMAN-08130: failover to copy on device type string ?

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

See accompanying additional error messages indicating the cause of the failover.