How to fix the Oracle error ORA-02789: Maximum number of files reached?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-02789: Maximum number of files reached with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-02789: Maximum number of files reached

Reason for the Error ORA-02789: Maximum number of files reached

The maximum number of files that can be used for asynchronous I/O has been reached.

How to fix the Error ORA-02789: Maximum number of files reached ?

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

Shut down the servers and re-initialize the package with a higher number.