How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-08166: validation succeeded for datafile copy and control file copy?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-08166: validation succeeded for datafile copy and control file copy with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-08166: validation succeeded for datafile copy and control file copy

Reason for the Error RMAN-08166: validation succeeded for datafile copy and control file copy

The VALIDATE HEADER option discovered that the datafile copy and control file copy still matches its data in the recovery catalog or target database control file.

How to fix the Error RMAN-08166: validation succeeded for datafile copy and control file copy ?

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

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