Error
Error Code: ACFS-05960

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05960: ACFS Operation During Upgrade Disallowed

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Description

This error indicates that an attempted operation on an Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (ACFS) resource is not permitted while an upgrade of the Oracle Grid Infrastructure or the database is in progress. It typically occurs when a user or an automated process tries to perform ACFS management tasks during a critical upgrade phase.
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Error Message

Operation not allowed during upgrade.
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Manual Operation During Upgrade
A user attempted to perform an ACFS-related operation (e.g., mount, unmount, resize) while an Oracle Grid Infrastructure or database upgrade was actively running.
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Automated Script Conflict
An automated script, cron job, or third-party tool executed an ACFS command that conflicts with an ongoing upgrade process, leading to the operation being blocked.
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Incomplete Upgrade State
The system is in an intermediate or transitioning state of an upgrade, and certain ACFS operations are temporarily restricted until the upgrade fully completes and stabilizes.
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Misjudged Upgrade Phase
An ACFS operation was initiated without realizing that the system was still in a critical phase of an Oracle software upgrade where such operations are explicitly disallowed.
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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