Oracle Error ORA-15034: disk ‘string’ does not require the FORCE option

Oracle Error Message

ORA-15034: disk ‘string’ does not require the FORCE option

Reason for the Error

An attempt was made to add the disk to the diskgroup using the FORCE option. The disk was not found to be in use at the present time, so the FORCE option was not permitted.

Solution

Avoid gratuitous use of the FORCE option.