How to fix the Oracle error ORA-16589: Data Guard broker detected network transfer error?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-16589: Data Guard broker detected network transfer error with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-16589: Data Guard broker detected network transfer error

Reason for the Error ORA-16589: Data Guard broker detected network transfer error

The Data Guard broker detected an error while transferring data from one database to another. This may happen when:

– the broker detects an inconsistency in the block count of configuration file when the file is transmitted between databases.

– the broker encountered an error when writing the configuration file.

How to fix the Error ORA-16589: Data Guard broker detected network transfer error ?

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

Contact Oracle Support Services.