Error
Error Code: ACFS-01179

Oracle Database Error ACFS-01179: ADVM Disk Group Compatibility

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Description

This error indicates that the Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) disk group's compatibility attribute is below the minimum version required by Oracle ADVM (ASM Dynamic Volume Manager). It typically occurs when attempting to create or mount an ACFS filesystem on an older disk group that has not been upgraded to meet ADVM's prerequisites.
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Error Message

The Oracle ASM Dynamic Volume Manager (Oracle ADVM) compatibility attribute for the disk group is less than the required minimum number . number . number . number . number
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Outdated Disk Group Compatibility
The `compatible.advm` attribute of the target ASM disk group is set to a version that does not meet the minimum requirements for Oracle ADVM operations.
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Insufficient ASM Instance Version
The Oracle ASM instance itself is running an older version that predates or does not fully support the ADVM compatibility level required for the operation.
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Incorrect Disk Group Selection
An attempt was made to use an ASM disk group for ACFS that was not configured or intended for ADVM, leading to a compatibility mismatch.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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