DBCA or NETCA results in "The ... Port "nnnn" is not valid. Specify a valid unused port." while the port is valid and unused (free)
(Doc ID 2089603.1)
Last updated on JANUARY 21, 2025
Applies to:
Oracle Net Services - Version 12.1.0.2 and laterOracle Database Configuration Assistant - Version 12.1.0.2 and later
Gen 2 Exadata Cloud at Customer - Version N/A and later
Gen 1 Exadata Cloud at Customer (Oracle Exadata Database Cloud Machine) - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Exadata Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Symptoms
When running DBCA or NETCA to create a Listener or endpoint on a specific port, you may find that one of the following (or similar) errors are thrown:
DBCA -->
"The <process being managed> Port "nnnn" is not valid. Specify a valid unused port."
NETCA -->
"Use another port number: Port "nnnn" provided for this listener is currently in use. Re-enter different information."
However, a check of the port "nnnn" shows the port is free and available for use by software applications at the OS level.
For example, the following returns no values, meaning port 1522 is free and available on this system:
Changes
You are possibly creating a new process on a different port that is not the default.
Cause
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