Oracle Error Message
ORA-31648: Timeout before master process string finished initialization.
Reason for the Error
The master process whose name is listed started up but did not finish its initialization within the allowed time limit.
Solution
Refer to any following error messages for possible actions. Check the trace log for the failed process to see if there is any information about the failure. Correct the error, if possible, and try the operation again. If the error occurs again, contact Oracle Customer Support and report the error.