Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

RMAN-06159

error while looking up backup set

Cause

An error occurred while looking up the specified backup set in the recovery catalog or target database control file.


Action

This error is accompanied by other errors describing the reason for the failure. Ensure that the key is entered correctly. If the backup set was created when the recovery catalog was not available, then a RESYNC CATALOG must be done to update the recovery catalog.