How to fix the Oracle error ORA-15488: volume string is open on instance string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-15488: volume string is open on instance string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-15488: volume string is open on instance string

Reason for the Error ORA-15488: volume string is open on instance string

ASM volume was not closed prior to instance termination on node specified.

How to fix the Error ORA-15488: volume string is open on instance string ?

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

Close the ASM volume either via unmount or node restart and retry the operation