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OERR: ORA-4031 "unable to allocate %s bytes of shared memory ("%s","%s","%s")" (Doc ID 4031.1)

Last updated on MARCH 08, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Database Cloud Exadata Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Backup Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 9.2.0.1 to 11.2.0.1 [Release 9.2 to 11.2]
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This article discusses the error "ORA-4031", what it means and possible actions. The information here is only applicable to the versions listed and is provided only for guidance.

Scope

This note is intended for general audience as initial starting point for beginning diagnosis of ORA-4031.

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