How to fix the Oracle error ORA-09703: sem_release: cannot release latch semaphore?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-09703: sem_release: cannot release latch semaphore with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-09703: sem_release: cannot release latch semaphore

Reason for the Error ORA-09703: sem_release: cannot release latch semaphore

The semaphore used for accessing latches could not be released

How to fix the Error ORA-09703: sem_release: cannot release latch semaphore ?

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

Send trace file to your customer support representative, along with information on reproducing the error.