SAP Note 1233458 - Error during startup: ORA-00940: invalid ALTER command

Component : Oracle - Installation SAP System with Oracle

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1233458 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
When initiating the Oracle database, an ORA-00940 error may appear due to an improperly set _FIX_CONTROL parameter without corresponding installed patches. This parameter toggles fixes within patches and must correlate with your system's patch level. To resolve, verify _FIX_CONTROL settings against installed patches. Modify the parameter in the Pfile after converting from Spfile if needed. Steps include copying the Spfile to a Pfile, editing the Pfile as per guidelines, and then regenerating the Spfile from the Pfile before restarting the database. Reference SAP Note 830576 for parameter details.

Key words :
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Related Notes :

1455168_FIX_CONTROL syntax
830576Parameter recommendations for Oracle 10g