DIM-00039 internal logic error in ORADIM

[hellsing]

Hi
I'm trying to shutdown a 9i database on Windows from the command line using the following command:

oradim –SHUTDOWN –SID oratest –USRPWD sys

and I'm getting the error:

DIM-00039 internal logic error in ORADIM

I can shut the db down in Enterprise Manager and also start it up using oradim from the command line. Looking at Oracle documentation it doesn't explain what could cause this error or any possible resolutions.

Any DBA's out there that can help.

Thanks a lot.

 

[SantaMufasa]

Hellsing,

My response may be marginally helpful since I cannot tell you what is causing your problem; but I can tell you what is not causing your problem: your syntax is fine. Using your syntax, I had no problem shutting down my database. In fact, if you are logged into your PC as a member of the ORA_DBA group, then Oracle does not even bother to check the validity of the "–USRPWD" argument (i.e., even a bogus password lets you successfully shutdown the database).

I have never encountered a "DIM..." error message (in my 16 years of Oracle experience). I checked Oracle's MetaLink site for clues, but the only item that dealt with the "DIM-00039" error was neither definitive nor helpful. I recommend your contacting Oracle Tech Support (by logging a Technical Assistance Request (TAR) via your MetaLink account). If you choose to resolve your problem via MetaLink, please do update this thread with the resolution.

Regards,

Mufasa
(aka Dave of Sandy, Utah, USA @ 18:28 (26Apr04) UTC (aka "GMT" and "Zulu"), 11:28 (26Apr04) Mountain Time)

 

[hellsing]

Thanks for your reply. I will raise a TAR and see what they say. I'll be sure to update this thread if I get anything usefull back.
Cheers.