How to fix the Oracle error ORA-06318: IPA: Local maximum number of connections exceeded?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-06318: IPA: Local maximum number of connections exceeded with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-06318: IPA: Local maximum number of connections exceeded

Reason for the Error ORA-06318: IPA: Local maximum number of connections exceeded

The maximum number of simultaneous connections that SQL*Net IPA can handle to different hosts has been exceeded on the local side.

How to fix the Error ORA-06318: IPA: Local maximum number of connections exceeded ?

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

Wait for free connections to become available. If the problem persists, contact your system manager.