How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-20045: must specify FORMAT for BACKUP INCREMENTAL FROM SCN command?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-20045: must specify FORMAT for BACKUP INCREMENTAL FROM SCN command with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-20045: must specify FORMAT for BACKUP INCREMENTAL FROM SCN command

Reason for the Error RMAN-20045: must specify FORMAT for BACKUP INCREMENTAL FROM SCN command

No FORMAT was specified when using BACKUP INCREMENTAL FROM SCN command.

How to fix the Error RMAN-20045: must specify FORMAT for BACKUP INCREMENTAL FROM SCN command ?

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

Resubmit the command using FORMAT clause.