How to fix the Oracle error PRVF-09667: CTSS is in Observer state. Switching over to Windows-specific time synchronization checks?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPRVF-09667: CTSS is in Observer state. Switching over to Windows-specific time synchronization checks with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PRVF-09667: CTSS is in Observer state. Switching over to Windows-specific time synchronization checks

Reason for the Error PRVF-09667: CTSS is in Observer state. Switching over to Windows-specific time synchronization checks

Cause: All of the nodes queried for CTSS state indicate they are in Observer state. In the Observer state, CTSS is not performing active clock synchronization adjustments, but letting the underlying Windows time synchronization mechanisms handle this action.

How to fix the Error PRVF-09667: CTSS is in Observer state. Switching over to Windows-specific time synchronization checks ?

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

Action: Look at the results of the Windows time synchronization checks displayed following this message. If there are any errors reported, perform action suggested for those error messages.