How to fix the Oracle error INS-40104: The installer has detected that the software location specified is on an OCFS2 partition.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-40104: The installer has detected that the software location specified is on an OCFS2 partition. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-40104: The installer has detected that the software location specified is on an OCFS2 partition.

Reason for the Error INS-40104: The installer has detected that the software location specified is on an OCFS2 partition.

Cause: Configuration of an Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster Grid home is not supported on OCFS2 partitions.

How to fix the Error INS-40104: The installer has detected that the software location specified is on an OCFS2 partition. ?

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

Action: Specify a Grid home location that is not an OCFS2 partition.