How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16173: incompatible archival network connections active?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16173: incompatible archival network connections active with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16173: incompatible archival network connections active

Reason for the Error ORA-16173: incompatible archival network connections active

One of two situations can cause this error: 1) An attempt to start a Terminal Incomplete Recovery operation failed due to an active Remote File Server process detected. 2) An attempt to archive a Terminal End-Of-Redo archive log to a remote destination failed due to an active Remote File Server process at the remote site. An active Remote File Server (RFS) process implies connectivity with the primary database which may indicate that a Terminal Incomplete Recovery operation is not warrented.

How to fix the Error ORA-16173: incompatible archival network connections active ?

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

Verify the Managed Standby environment and re-evaluate the necessity of a Terminal Incomplete Recovery operation.