How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16186: Modifying LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG requires SID=’*’ qualifier?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16186: Modifying LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG requires SID=’*’ qualifier with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16186: Modifying LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG requires SID=’*’ qualifier

Reason for the Error ORA-16186: Modifying LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG requires SID=’*’ qualifier

The setting for the LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG parameter must be exactly the same on all RAC instances so the SID=’*’ qualifier is required.

How to fix the Error ORA-16186: Modifying LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG requires SID=’*’ qualifier ?

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

Re-enter the command using the SID=’*’ qualifier.