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Jun 24, 2024

ORA-12809

cannot set string_INSTANCES when mounted in exclusive mode

Cause

An attempt was made to set SCAN_INSTANCES or CACHE_INSTANCES using the ALTER SYSTEM command while the database was mounted in exclusive mode.


Action

SCAN_INSTANCES / CACHE_INSTANCES may not be set unless running Oracle Real Application Clusters mounted in CLUSTER_DATABASE mode.