How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-12011: multiple records for default device type found in repository?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-12011: multiple records for default device type found in repository with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-12011: multiple records for default device type found in repository

Reason for the Error RMAN-12011: multiple records for default device type found in repository

Configuration for default device type was not consistent.

How to fix the Error RMAN-12011: multiple records for default device type found in repository ?

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

Re-run CONFIGURE DEFAULT DEVICE TYPE command to set device type.