How to fix the Oracle error INS-40407: The installer has detected an Oracle ASM instance is already configured on the computer.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-40407: The installer has detected an Oracle ASM instance is already configured on the computer. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-40407: The installer has detected an Oracle ASM instance is already configured on the computer.

Reason for the Error INS-40407: The installer has detected an Oracle ASM instance is already configured on the computer.

Cause: You can have only one Oracle ASM instance configured on the node.

How to fix the Error INS-40407: The installer has detected an Oracle ASM instance is already configured on the computer. ?

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

Action: Select the Software Only installation of Oracle Grid Infrastructure into a new home, and configure Oracle ASM in the new home after installation.