In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-42019: The wizard is unable to detect a configured prior release instance of Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster or Cluster Ready Services. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.
Oracle Error Description
INS-42019: The wizard is unable to detect a configured prior release instance of Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster or Cluster Ready Services.
Reason for the Error INS-42019: The wizard is unable to detect a configured prior release instance of Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster or Cluster Ready Services.
Cause: You can only use Oracle Grid Infrastructure Configuration Wizard to upgrade earlier releases of Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster or Cluster Ready Services.
How to fix the Error INS-42019: The wizard is unable to detect a configured prior release instance of Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster or Cluster Ready Services. ?
You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps
Action: Ensure Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster or Cluster Ready Services is configured properly before using the configuration wizard. To perform any other upgrade, use the Oracle Grid Infrastructure installer, or run root configuration scripts directly.