How to fix the Oracle error ORA-07639: smscre: SGA pad area not large enough (string bytes required)?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-07639: smscre: SGA pad area not large enough (string bytes required) with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-07639: smscre: SGA pad area not large enough (string bytes required)

Reason for the Error ORA-07639: smscre: SGA pad area not large enough (string bytes required)

An attempt was made to create an SGA with software in which the SGA pad area isn’t large enough.

How to fix the Error ORA-07639: smscre: SGA pad area not large enough (string bytes required) ?

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

Create a smaller SGA, or relink the software with a larger pad.