Error: ora-16664: unable to receive the result from a member
Error: ora-16664: unable to receive the result from a member – What could be causing this error?
When encountering the ERROR: ORA-16664: unable to receive the result from a member message in an Oracle database environment, several potential causes may be at play. These include issues with network connectivity, misconfigurations in Data Guard setup, problems with firewall settings blocking communication, lack of necessary privileges, inconsistencies in network naming, as well as potential hardware or software failures. It is essential to thoroughly investigate each of these areas to pinpoint the exact root cause of the error and take appropriate steps to resolve it effectively.
Error: ora-16664: unable to receive the result from a member – How to Fix?
To resolve the Error: ora-16664: unable to receive the result from a member, follow these steps:
- Check the network connectivity between the primary and standby databases. Ensure there are no network issues causing communication problems.
- Verify that the standby database is in sync with the primary database. You can do this by checking the log apply services on the standby database.
- Ensure that the Oracle Data Guard configuration is set up correctly. Check the parameters such as LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_2, LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_STATE_2 to confirm they are properly configured.
- Review the alert log and Data Guard log files for any additional error messages or warnings that could help identify the root cause of the issue.
- If the problem persists, consider restarting the Data Guard services on both the primary and standby databases to reset the communication channels.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the Error: ora-16664: unable to receive the result from a member in your Oracle Data Guard setup.