Oracle Error RMAN-08118: WARNING: could not delete the following archived redo log

Oracle Error Message

RMAN-08118: WARNING: could not delete the following archived redo log

Reason for the Error

The routine deleteArchivedLog() could not delete an archived redo log on the target instance.

Solution

Check the accompanying file specification and the associated error messages. The file specification indicates what archived redo log on the target instance RMAN was trying to delete and the error messages indicate why RMAN was unable to delete it. Resolve the problem by first confirming that the archived redo log in question has been backed up, do the deletion manually, and then do a crosscheck so that RMAN is aware of the deletion.