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Oracle Error ORA-16000: database open for read-only access

Oracle Error Message

ORA-16000: database open for read-only access

Reason for the Error

The database was opened for read-only access. Attempts to modify the database using DML or DDL statements generate this error.

Solution

In order to modify the database, it must first be shut down and reopened for read/write access.