Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

ORA-16259

Switchover to logical standby requires a log archive destination

Cause

A valid log archive destination was not found to which the local system could archive the end of redo (EOR) log file. A minimum of one destination is required.


Action

Ensure all log archive destinations are properly configured and, if applicable, have network connectivity before reissuing the ALTER DATABASE COMMIT TO SWITCHOVER TO LOGICAL STANDBY DDL operation.