Category Archives: TNS Database Error Messages

TNS-04008: CMCTL: could not contact the Connection Manager

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TNS-04008: CMCTL: could not contact the Connection Manager
Cause: Connection could not be properly established to a Connection Manager. This may be because the Connection Manager specified is not running.
Action: Check that the Connection Manager is running by using the STATUS command. If necessary, start the Connection Manager using the START command. If it is running and the error persists, contact Oracle Support Services.

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TNS-04007: CMCTL: unknown host

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TNS-04007: CMCTL: unknown host
Cause: The pointer HOST is set to an unknown host name.
Action: Set the pointer HOST properly and restart CMCTL program.

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TNS-04006: CMCTL: HOST variable is not defined

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TNS-04006: CMCTL: HOST variable is not defined
Cause: The HOST variable was not set.
Action: Set the variable HOST properly and restart the CMCTL program.

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TNS-04005: CMCTL: error while sending request to the Connection Manager Admin

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TNS-04005: CMCTL: error while sending request to the Connection Manager Admin
Cause: The Connection Manager Admin is not responding or is not running.
Action: Check that the Connection Manager Admin is running by using the CMCTL STATUS command. If necessary, start the Connection Manager Admin using the CMCTL START command.

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TNS-04004: CMCTL: error while starting the Connection Manager Admin

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TNS-04004: CMCTL: error while starting the Connection Manager Admin
Cause: The Connection Manager Admin could not be started.
Action: Check to make sure that executable for the Connection Manager Admin (CMADMIN) exist in the Oracle home directory. If the error continues, turn on tracing in the Connection Manager Admin and examine the trace file to determine the cause of the problem. Be sure to turn tracing off when the problem has been resolved.

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TNS-04003: CMCTL: error while sending request to the Connection Manager

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TNS-04003: CMCTL: error while sending request to the Connection Manager
Cause: Improper command sent to the Connection Manager or the Connection Manager is not responding. This message is not normally visible to the user.
Action: Verify that the command sent to the Connection Manager is valid. Also check that the Connection Manager is running by using the CMCTL STATUS command. If necessary, start the Connection Manager using the CMCTL START command.

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TNS-04002: CMCTL: error while starting the Connection Manager

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TNS-04002: CMCTL: error while starting the Connection Manager
Cause: The Connection Manager could not be started.
Action: Check the Connection Manager configuration file for errors and confirm that no other programs are using the ADDRESS(es) specified. If the error continues, turn on tracing in the Connection Manager and examine the trace files to determine the cause of the problem. Be sure to turn tracing off when the problem has been resolved.

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TNS-04001: CMCTL: error while getting command line from the terminal

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TNS-04001: CMCTL: error while getting command line from the terminal
Cause: Improper standard input connection from the terminal.
Action: Normally not visible to the user. Start the CMCTL program again. If the error persists, contact Oracle Support Services.

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TNS-03603: Encountered a node with pre-2.3 version of SQL*Net

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TNS-03603: Encountered a node with pre-2.3 version of SQL*Net
Cause: Any version of SQL*Net before 2.3 does not support TRCROUTE.
Action: Find the node that is not responding to TRCROUTE.

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TNS-03602: Insufficient arguments. Usage: trcroute address

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TNS-03602: Insufficient arguments. Usage: trcroute address
Cause: Some required command-line arguments are missing.
Action: Re-enter the command using the correct arguments.

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