How to fix the Oracle error ORA-08207: ora_addr: cannot open address file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-08207: ora_addr: cannot open address file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-08207: ora_addr: cannot open address file

Reason for the Error ORA-08207: ora_addr: cannot open address file

The address file could not be opened.

How to fix the Error ORA-08207: ora_addr: cannot open address file ?

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

Check that ORACLE is up. Check that the file $(ORACLE_HOME)/dbs/sgadef$(ORACLE_SID).dbf exists and has correct permissions.