Oracle Error RMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found

Oracle Error Message

RMAN-06806: compression algorithm ‘string’ of release string not found

Reason for the Error

An unsupported compression algorithm was specified for the backup.

Solution

Query the V$RMAN_COMPRESSION_ALGORITHM view for the list of suppmrted compression algorithms. Specify a valid compression algorithm and retry the command.