How to fix the Oracle error TNS-00039: INTCTL: error while spawning a process?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-00039: INTCTL: error while spawning a process with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-00039: INTCTL: error while spawning a process

Reason for the Error TNS-00039: INTCTL: error while spawning a process

Cause: An error was encountered while spawning a process due to an internal operating system dependent problem. Machine resources may be limited.

How to fix the Error TNS-00039: INTCTL: error while spawning a process ?

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

Action: Retry command. Check permissions on Interchange executables and the current setting of the search path. If necessary, terminate other applications to free up machine resources. If the error persists, contact Oracle Customer Support.