How to fix the Oracle error INS-40105: The location specified for Oracle Base is invalid.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-40105: The location specified for Oracle Base is invalid. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-40105: The location specified for Oracle Base is invalid.

Reason for the Error INS-40105: The location specified for Oracle Base is invalid.

Cause: The installer detects that you have configured Oracle Grid Infrastructure software on this server, and that the Oracle base you provided for this install is not the same as the existing Oracle Grid Infrastructure software Oracle base.

How to fix the Error INS-40105: The location specified for Oracle Base is invalid. ?

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

Action: Provide the same Oracle base location for this Oracle Grid Infrastructure installation that is used for the existing Oracle Grid Infrastructure.