How to fix the Oracle error INS-41806: Virtual IP name cannot be the same as the Single Client Access Name (SCAN): string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-41806: Virtual IP name cannot be the same as the Single Client Access Name (SCAN): string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-41806: Virtual IP name cannot be the same as the Single Client Access Name (SCAN): string

Reason for the Error INS-41806: Virtual IP name cannot be the same as the Single Client Access Name (SCAN): string

Cause: The name you provided for the virtual IP name is the same name used as the SCAN.

How to fix the Error INS-41806: Virtual IP name cannot be the same as the Single Client Access Name (SCAN): string ?

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

Action: Enter a name for the virtual IP that is different from the name you entered for the SCAN.