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"Listener refused the connection with the following error:
ORA-12504, TNS:listener was not given the SID in CONNECT_DATA" when using "Database Conversion"

Troubleshooting


Problem

Administrator launches "Controller Configuration" and opens "Database Connections". Administrator chooses database and clicks "Check" (green tick). This succeeds. Afterwards, administrator clicks "run" (play) button to open "Database Conversion Utility". Administrator clicks "Connect". An error appears.

Symptom

** ERROR: java.sql.SQLException: Listener refused the connection with the following error:
ORA-12504, TNS:listener was not given the SID in CONNECT_DATA

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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