Error :
OUI-10022: The target area cannot be used because it is in an invaild state
Solution :
is so simple
check permission on directory .
every thing is Ok .
1. Backup the existing /etc/oraInst.loc file
2. modify /etc/oraInst.loc as follows:
change:
inventory_loc=Old-value
to
inventory_loc=Where you want to create (Usually Oracle_Home)
Enjoy
Osama Mustafa
Technology Geek 