How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-20217: datafile not part of the database?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-20217: datafile not part of the database with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-20217: datafile not part of the database

Reason for the Error RMAN-20217: datafile not part of the database

the datafile does not exists or did not exist at until time/scn

How to fix the Error RMAN-20217: datafile not part of the database ?

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

check the datafile name or number. This is an internal error. for restore database or tablespace.