Oracle OPEN_CURSORS Value Is Less Than 200

Problem Description

The installer displays one of the following error messages when you click the Next button from the Database Details dialog box:

Error

Meaning

WARNING: This Oracle instance has the OPEN_CURSORS parameter configured to a value less than 200. It should be set to 200 or greater.

The installer has connected to the Oracle database and determined that its OPEN_CURSORS parameter is configured to a value less than 200.

Failed to get the current value of the Oracle OPEN_CURSORS parameter.

The installer has attempted to connect to the Oracle database to check its OPEN_CURSORS parameter value, but has been unable to do so.

What To Do

To resolve this problem:

1. Click the No button to return to the Database Details dialog box.
2. Make sure that the Oracle database is running and that your computer has a network connection to it.
3. Increase the OPEN_CURSORS parameter to a value of 200 or more.
4. Click the Next button on the Database Details dialog box.