How to fix the Oracle error NID-00142: Only changing database name, previous attempt changed dbid to number?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorNID-00142: Only changing database name, previous attempt changed dbid to number with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

NID-00142: Only changing database name, previous attempt changed dbid to number

Reason for the Error NID-00142: Only changing database name, previous attempt changed dbid to number

This is a continuation of a failed attempt. However, in the failed attempt, the database id was also being changed.

How to fix the Error NID-00142: Only changing database name, previous attempt changed dbid to number ?

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

Retry the command removing SETNAME=YES.