Database Error Messages

ORA-09970

Unable to close the lock file for the database.

Cause

The operating system call to close the file that is used to lock the database failed.


Action

Review the included operating system error message for more information and take corrective action. For example, if the operating system error indicates that the permissions on the file are incorrect, use the operating system command to change the permissions. If you cannot resolve the operating system error, contact Oracle Support.