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"Java.sql.SQLException ... Io exception: could not resolve the connect identifier" error using Database Conversion Utility caused by a comma in the TNSNames.ORA file

Troubleshooting


Problem

Administrator logs onto Controller application server, and launches "Controller Configuration". Administrator opens "Database Connections" and chooses database. Administrator clicks green 'tick' box - the connection succeeds. However, when the administrator launches "Database Conversion Utility" and connects to Controller database, an error appears.

Symptom

java.sql.SQLException: Io exception: could not resolve the connect identifier

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
10.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
463039

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21570781

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