I am experiencing a problem with RMAN backing up to tape (sbt_tape - Tivoli). I allocate 2 channels. After backing up, the first channel is released but the second one does not. I have to manually exit from the RMAN backup for it to complete successfully.

Log output:
RMAN-03022: compiling command: release
RMAN-03023: executing command: release
RMAN-08031: released channel: t1

RMAN-03022: compiling command: release
RMAN-03023: executing command: release

Question: Is there a statement or command to force the release of a channel so I don't have to do it manually? or does anyone know of a way to resolve this?

Thanks in advance,

Roy
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