How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-20012: not authorized to register new database?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-20012: not authorized to register new database with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-20012: not authorized to register new database

Reason for the Error RMAN-20012: not authorized to register new database

You attempted to register a new database with this recovery catalog, but you are using a virtual private catalog, and you have not been granted permission by the catalog administrator to register this database with this recovery catalog

How to fix the Error RMAN-20012: not authorized to register new database ?

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

Ask the catalog administrator to grant permission for you to register this database.