How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16188: LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG settings inconsistent with previously started instance?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16188: LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG settings inconsistent with previously started instance with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16188: LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG settings inconsistent with previously started instance

Reason for the Error ORA-16188: LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG settings inconsistent with previously started instance

The settings for the LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG parameter are inconsistent with the settings of a previously started instance. The settings for this parameter must be exactly the same for all instances.

How to fix the Error ORA-16188: LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG settings inconsistent with previously started instance ?

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

Make sure all instances use the exact same LOG_ARCHIVE_CONFIG settings.