How to fix the Oracle error INS-41875: Oracle ASM Administrator (OSASM) Group specified is same as the users primary group.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-41875: Oracle ASM Administrator (OSASM) Group specified is same as the users primary group. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-41875: Oracle ASM Administrator (OSASM) Group specified is same as the users primary group.

Reason for the Error INS-41875: Oracle ASM Administrator (OSASM) Group specified is same as the users primary group.

Cause: Operating system group string specified for OSASM Group is same as the users primary group.

How to fix the Error INS-41875: Oracle ASM Administrator (OSASM) Group specified is same as the users primary group. ?

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

Action: It is not recommended to have OSASM group same as primary group of user as it becomes the inventory group. Select any of the group other than the primary group to avoid misconfiguration.