How to fix the Oracle error ORA-01102: cannot mount database in EXCLUSIVE mode?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-01102: cannot mount database in EXCLUSIVE mode with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-01102: cannot mount database in EXCLUSIVE mode

Reason for the Error ORA-01102: cannot mount database in EXCLUSIVE mode

Some other instance has the database mounted exclusive or shared.

How to fix the Error ORA-01102: cannot mount database in EXCLUSIVE mode ?

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

Shutdown other instance or mount in a compatible mode.