We were seeing ORA-04031 errors in our log files from exports and rman backups on a recently migrated 8.1.7 database on Sun Solaris 2.6. Our end users of our web-based applications were also seeing ORA-04031 errors upon executing their application. We increased shared pool size and bounced the database. We are also investigating a possible 8.1.7 bug related to ORA-04031 errors. My question is this: Why didn't we see any ORA-04031 errors in the alert log? None registered in our alert log throughout that period. Anybody know what the deal is? Thanks, Cherie Machler Oracle DBA Gelco Information Network -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).