How to fix the error ORA-00499: XDMG repeatedly failed to initialize terminating the instance.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-00499: XDMG repeatedly failed to initialize terminating the instance. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-00499: XDMG repeatedly failed to initialize terminating the instance.

Reason for the Error ORA-00499: XDMG repeatedly failed to initialize terminating the instance.

The Cell automation manager process repeatedly failed to initialize.

How to fix the Error ORA-00499: XDMG repeatedly failed to initialize terminating the instance. ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Examine the alert log for the reason prior attempts to start XDMG failed. If it is due to user error or bad configuration, fix it and restart the instance. Otherwise, contact Oracle Support Services.