Error
Error Code: ACFS-05945

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05945: ACFS Standby Replication Clusterware Mismatch

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Description

This error signifies an incompatibility between the Oracle Clusterware version and the Advanced Cluster File System (ACFS) configured for standby replication. It typically arises when attempting to mount or utilize an ACFS file system that is part of a Data Guard standby configuration, but the Clusterware at the specified site is not at the required minimum version to support this advanced feature.
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Error Message

Clusterware at site string must be upgraded to support the standby replication ACFS file system mounted at path string .
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Outdated Clusterware Version
The Oracle Clusterware installation on one or more nodes participating in the ACFS standby replication setup is older than the version required to support this specific ACFS feature.
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Version Mismatch Between Sites
The primary and standby sites in a Data Guard configuration have different Oracle Clusterware versions, and the standby site's Clusterware is not at the level required for ACFS standby replication.
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Partial Upgrade or Incomplete Patching
An attempted Clusterware upgrade or patching operation was not fully completed or applied consistently across all nodes or sites involved in the ACFS standby replication setup.
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New ACFS Feature on Older Clusterware
An attempt was made to configure ACFS standby replication, a newer feature, on an existing Clusterware environment that predates its introduction or full support.
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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