Error: “The database is being taken offline and cannot be opened”.
Another error that occurs due to corruption in Notes database replica is: “The database is being taken offline and cannot be opened”.
The above error can occur in several scenarios such as: while launching the notes client. Restarting the notes client can help you. You may be able to launch the client but the error will occur again in next attempts.
You can have to face the error “The database is being taken offline and cannot be opened” while opening the mailbox database. This can occur if some domino tasks are running that prohibits the access to the database.
Resolution:
- Exit Notes application.
- Delete the local cache.ndk
- Restart Notes
Note: Cache.dsk file: This file contains the design elements of Notes server database. It stores the design elements forms, subforms, and LotusScript libraries as well as cross-replica journaling information. This file speed up the process when the notes client requires accessing Notes server database. You can compact the cache.ndk file to recover unused space. In the Notes 6.x Client, the Cache.dsk file has been renamed to CACHE.NDK.
