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Getting error ORA-12514 error : listener does not currently know of service requested in connect descriptor while Testing Datasource connection

Troubleshooting


Problem

Compatible datasource connection failed with error "ORA-12514 error : listener does not currently know of service requested in connect descriptor"

Symptom

Screen Shot of error message attached

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
10.2.1, 10.2, 10.1.1, 10.1

Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows

Document number:
500445

Modified date:
08 May 2025

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swg21654376

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