How to fix the Oracle error RMAN-20505: create datafile during recovery?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorRMAN-20505: create datafile during recovery with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

RMAN-20505: create datafile during recovery

Reason for the Error RMAN-20505: create datafile during recovery

applying of archived log caused a create datafile redo-entry to to terminate recovery.

How to fix the Error RMAN-20505: create datafile during recovery ?

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

none. This message is never displayed. RMAN automatically detects this case and creates the datafile.