How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-08552: backup and output file names are identical: string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-08552: backup and output file names are identical: string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-08552: backup and output file names are identical: string

Reason for the Error RMAN-08552: backup and output file names are identical: string

The backup file name chosen was identical to output file name specified for a restore operation.

How to fix the Error RMAN-08552: backup and output file names are identical: string ?

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

This is an informational message only. RMAN will failover to next available backup.