Error
Error Code: ACFS-05230

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05230: Standby Encryption State Retrieval Failure

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Description

This error indicates that the Oracle ACFS (Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System) failed to retrieve the encryption status from a configured standby database site. It typically occurs in high-availability environments when the primary system attempts to synchronize or verify security-related properties with the standby, highlighting a communication or availability issue.
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Error Message

Failed to get standby site's encryption state.
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Network Connectivity Issues
The network path between the primary and standby database sites is unstable or down, preventing communication necessary to query the encryption state.
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Standby Database Unresponsive
The standby database instance or its associated ACFS resources are not running, crashed, or otherwise unresponsive to queries from the primary.
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Insufficient Privileges or Security Configuration
The database user or system process attempting the check lacks the necessary permissions or the security configuration is misaligned, preventing access to the standby's encryption state.
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ACFS Resource Misconfiguration
ACFS resources on the standby site are not correctly configured, started, or have encountered an internal issue, hindering the reporting of its encryption status.
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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