How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16570: database needs restart?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16570: database needs restart with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16570: database needs restart

Reason for the Error ORA-16570: database needs restart

The Data Guard broker operation required this database instance to be shut down and restarted.

How to fix the Error ORA-16570: database needs restart ?

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

If DGMGRL or Enterprise Manager has not already done so, shut down the Oracle instance and then restart it.