How to fix the Oracle error CRS-05007: Cannot remove the primary IP string from the network interface?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorCRS-05007: Cannot remove the primary IP string from the network interface with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

CRS-05007: Cannot remove the primary IP string from the network interface

Reason for the Error CRS-05007: Cannot remove the primary IP string from the network interface

Cause: The primary IP of the network interface was incorrectly configured as the VIP.

How to fix the Error CRS-05007: Cannot remove the primary IP string from the network interface ?

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

Action: Use ‘srvctl remove’ and ‘srvctl add vip’ or ‘srvctl remove’ and ‘srvctl add scan’ to provide the correct IP address for the VIP and retry the operation.