Error
Error Code: ACFS-05064

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05064: Service Not Registered Standby

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Description

This error indicates that a specified database service name, essential for client connections and Data Guard operations, is not properly registered or recognized on the Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (ACFS) standby site. It typically occurs in Data Guard environments during switchover/failover attempts or when checking standby readiness, preventing proper access or role transitions.
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Error Message

the service name ' string ' is not registered on the standby site
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Missing Service Configuration
The required database service name was not correctly added or enabled within the standby database's configuration or its associated listener.
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Standby Listener Issues
The Oracle Net Listener on the standby site is either not running or is incorrectly configured, preventing service registration.
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Network Communication Failure
Network problems are preventing the standby database from registering its services with the listener or cluster resources.
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ACFS Resource Misconfiguration
The ACFS resource itself, which manages the service, is not correctly configured for its role within the standby environment.
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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