How to fix the Oracle error ORA-17632: file ‘string’ is a formatted ASM disk?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-17632: file ‘string’ is a formatted ASM disk with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-17632: file ‘string’ is a formatted ASM disk

Reason for the Error ORA-17632: file ‘string’ is a formatted ASM disk

An attempt to create a datafile on a device that was formatted for ASM disk failed.

How to fix the Error ORA-17632: file ‘string’ is a formatted ASM disk ?

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

Check that the device specified is not an ASM disk. If you would like to use the disk for datafiles, please clear the disk before you retry the operation.