Category Archives: TNS Database Error Messages

TNS-12206: TNS:received a TNS error during navigation

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TNS-12206: TNS:received a TNS error during navigation
Cause: Internal navigation error because of an unexpected TNS error.
Action: Look at the log file to find the TNS error. If necessary, turn on tracing and repeat the operation.

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TNS-12205: TNS:could not get failed addresses

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TNS-12205: TNS:could not get failed addresses
Cause: Internal navigation error. This message is not normally visible to the user.
Action: For further details, contact Oracle Support Services.

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TNS-12204: TNS:received data refused from an application

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TNS-12204: TNS:received data refused from an application
Cause: The application using the Interchange or Connection Manager refused the connection at the listener.
Action: Make sure that the application listener at the destination is functioning correctly. If it is and the problem persists, contact Oracle Support Services.

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TNS-12203: TNS:unable to connect to destination

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TNS-12203: TNS:unable to connect to destination
Cause: Invalid TNS address supplied or destination is not listening. This error can also occur because of underlying network transport problems.
Action: Verify that the service name you entered on the command line was correct. Ensure that the listener is running at the remote node and that the ADDRESS parameters specified in TNSNAMES.ORA are correct. Finally, check that all Interchanges needed to make the connection are up and running.

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TNS-12202: TNS:internal navigation error

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TNS-12202: TNS:internal navigation error 
Cause: Internal navigation error. This message is not normally visible to the user.
Action: For further details, contact Oracle Support Services.

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TNS-12201: TNS:encountered too small a connection buffer

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TNS-12201: TNS:encountered too small a connection buffer 
Cause: TNS connection buffer supplied by the application was too small to retrieve the data sent back. 
Action: Supply a larger connection buffer. If problem persists, then contact Oracle Support Services. 

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TNS-12200: TNS:could not allocate memory

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TNS-12200: TNS:could not allocate memory
Cause: Out of memory on machine.
Action: Reconfigure machine to have more storage or run fewer applications while the Interchange is running.

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TNS-12198: TNS:could not find path to destination

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TNS-12198: TNS:could not find path to destination
Cause: Could not navigate a path through Interchanges to the destination. This error occurs if an invalid community is in the address string, or the address includes a protocol that is not available or the TNSNAV.ORA file does not have a correct CMANAGER address specified or the Interchange is down.
Action: Assure that Interchanges necessary to get to the desired destination are up and have available capacity for an additional connection. Also check that the correct community and protocol have been specified in the CMANAGER address used.

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TNS-12197: TNS:keyword-value resolution error

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TNS-12197: TNS:keyword-value resolution error
Cause: The navigation layer received an error while trying to look up a value for a keyword.
Action: Check the syntax of the connect descriptor.

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TNS-12196: TNS:received an error from TNS

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TNS-12196: TNS:received an error from TNS
Cause: The navigation layer received an error from TNS.
Action: See the error log file for the specific TNS error.

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