How to fix the Oracle error PRCS-01037: Single Client Access Name VIPs already exist?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPRCS-01037: Single Client Access Name VIPs already exist with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PRCS-01037: Single Client Access Name VIPs already exist

Reason for the Error PRCS-01037: Single Client Access Name VIPs already exist

Cause: An attempt was made to add SCAN VIPs when SCAN VIPs are already configured. Only one SCAN per cluster can be configured.

How to fix the Error PRCS-01037: Single Client Access Name VIPs already exist ?

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

Action: Remove existing SCAN and add new SCAN. Or modify scan to use new SCAN name or have the existing SCAN name to map to different SCAN VIPs.