How to fix the Oracle error INS-41517: File string already exists.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-41517: File string already exists. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-41517: File string already exists.

Reason for the Error INS-41517: File string already exists.

Cause: The specified voting disk file already exists.

How to fix the Error INS-41517: File string already exists. ?

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

Action: Ensure that the location you specify for a voting disk file does not already have a voting disk file in that location.