Error
Error Code: ACFS-05936

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05936: Snapshot Parent Mismatch

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Description

This error occurs in Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (ACFS) when an operation attempts to relate two snapshots that do not share a common parent volume or file system. It signifies an incompatibility in the lineage required for the requested snapshot action, such as cloning or reverting.
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Error Message

The new snapshot and the old snapshot do not have the same parent.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Snapshots from Disparate Sources
The two snapshots involved in the operation (new and old) were created from different underlying ACFS volumes or file systems, preventing a common lineage.
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Misidentified Parent Snapshot
One of the snapshots specified in the command is not a direct descendant or ancestor of the other, or belongs to an unrelated snapshot hierarchy.
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Metadata Corruption or Inconsistency
Underlying ACFS snapshot metadata might be corrupted or inconsistent, leading the system to incorrectly perceive a lack of common parentage.
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Solutions

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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