How to fix the Oracle error INS-32026: The Software Location specified should not be under Oracle base location.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-32026: The Software Location specified should not be under Oracle base location. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-32026: The Software Location specified should not be under Oracle base location.

Reason for the Error INS-32026: The Software Location specified should not be under Oracle base location.

Cause: Grid Infrastructure for a Cluster installation will assign root ownership to all parent directories of Oracle Clusterware software location. As a result, all named directories in the software location path will acquire root ownership. This may create problems for subsequent installations into the same Oracle base.

How to fix the Error INS-32026: The Software Location specified should not be under Oracle base location. ?

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

Action: Specify software location outside of Oracle base.