Error
Error Code: ACFS-03731

Oracle Database Error ACFS-03731: ADVM Compatibility Level Too Low

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Description

This error indicates that an Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) Disk Group, specifically for ADVM (ASM Dynamic Volume Manager) operations, has a compatibility level set below the required 12.2. This prevents the auto-resize feature, which requires a minimum compatibility level of 12.2, from functioning. It typically occurs when attempting to enable or use auto-resize on an ACFS volume residing on an older disk group.
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Error Message

The Oracle ADVM compatibility level for the disk group is less than the required version 12.2 for auto-resize.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Outdated Disk Group Compatibility
The ASM disk group was created with an older compatibility setting (e.g., 11.2 or 12.1) that does not meet the 12.2 minimum requirement for ADVM auto-resize.
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ADVM Compatibility Not Upgraded
Even if the Oracle Database software is updated, the specific ADVM compatibility level for the disk group was not explicitly upgraded or remains at a lower version.
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Attempted Auto-Resize on Incompatible Disk Group
An attempt was made to enable auto-resize for an ACFS volume while its underlying disk group's ADVM compatibility level was below the required 12.2.
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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