How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16051: parameter string contains an invalid delay time?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16051: parameter string contains an invalid delay time with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16051: parameter string contains an invalid delay time

Reason for the Error ORA-16051: parameter string contains an invalid delay time

The value for the specified LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_n (n = 1…31) parameter contained a DELAY attribute with an invalid numeric value. The valid range is 0-5760 (in minutes).

How to fix the Error ORA-16051: parameter string contains an invalid delay time ?

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

Correct the value for the indicated LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST_n parameter.