How to fix the Oracle error ORA-15295: ASM instance software version string less than client version string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-15295: ASM instance software version string less than client version string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-15295: ASM instance software version string less than client version string

Reason for the Error ORA-15295: ASM instance software version string less than client version string

The ASM instance software version was less than the client version.

How to fix the Error ORA-15295: ASM instance software version string less than client version string ?

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

Upgrade the ASM instance software. Check the alert log for more information on the reason for the failure.