Error
Error Code: ACFS-03140

Oracle Database Error ACFS-03140: Volume Name Registry Retrieval Failure

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This error indicates that Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (ACFS) failed to retrieve a required volume name from an Oracle Registry key. This typically occurs in Windows environments when ACFS attempts to mount or access a file system, preventing its proper operation.
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Error Message

error retrieving the volume name using Oracle Registry key: string
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Missing Oracle Registry Key
The specific Oracle Registry key that ACFS requires to identify the volume name is either absent or has been deleted.
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Insufficient Registry Permissions
The Oracle service account or the user attempting the operation lacks the necessary read permissions for the relevant Oracle Registry keys.
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Incorrect ACFS Configuration
ACFS might be misconfigured, leading it to look for a non-existent or incorrectly specified volume registry key.
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Windows Registry Corruption
Underlying corruption within the Windows Registry itself is preventing ACFS from properly accessing or retrieving key values.
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service