Oracle Error RMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora

Oracle Error Message

RMAN-06007: target database not mounted and db_name not set in init.ora

Reason for the Error

The target database has not mounted the control file, and its “init.ora” file does not specify the DB_NAME parameter.

Solution

MOUNT the target database, or add the DB_NAME parameter to its “init.ora” and restart the instance.