19c GI Upgrade fails with Error:"[INS-32826] The software home is already registered in the central inventory" (Doc ID 2759534.1)

Last updated on JULY 20, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 19.3.0.0.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

When executed gridSetup.sh to upgrade the GI to 19c , it fails with error:

[INS-32826] The software home <19c_Grid_home> is already registered in the central inventory.

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