OPATCHAUTO-72030 typically occurs when you attempt to apply a patch in rolling mode, but the environment requires it to be applied in non-rolling mode . This most commonly happens because the CRS home is shared among nodes, which prevents patching one node at a time. To resolve this, you must explicitly use the -nonrolling flag with your opatchauto Oracle Forums Execution Steps Shutdown All Nodes
Running an session with the -nonrolling and -exclusive flags is a high-stakes operation. This combination is typically used when you need to apply patches that require the entire cluster to be down simultaneously, often for shared runtime or metadata updates. 🛠️ The Logic Behind the Flags
When this error triggers, it effectively acts as a safety mechanism to prevent system corruption that would occur if you tried to patch a shared home while other nodes were still using it. Detection Accuracy:
to use non-rolling mode. Navigate to your patch directory and run the following as # Example syntax for 12c or 19c