How to fix the Oracle error ORA-15149: another ASM instance found running on the host?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-15149: another ASM instance found running on the host with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-15149: another ASM instance found running on the host

Reason for the Error ORA-15149: another ASM instance found running on the host

Another ASM instance found on the host. Only one ASM instance is supported on a host.

How to fix the Error ORA-15149: another ASM instance found running on the host ?

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

Shut down the other instance before starting this ASM instance.