Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-01096

program version (string) incompatible with instance (string)

Cause

A program was trying to connect to an instance using a different version of binary from which the database was started. This is not allowed.


Action

Either relink the program with the same version as the database or restart the database using the old version of binary. Check the environment to ensure the correct path and binary is used.